In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain
the voice of the multitude.                  – George Washington

Instability in Pakistan: Implications for the Future of Independent Media

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

At this presentation, panelists spoke about the state of the media in Pakistan. The discussion highlighted the challenges of domestic and foreign reporters working in Pakistan, the recent restrictions on private media, and the future of independent media in Pakistan.

 

 

Speakers

Steve Coll
New America Foundation and The New Yorker

Nicholas Schmidle
freelance journalist

Sami Abraham
Geo-TV

Manzur Ejaz 
Daily Times