Abstract :
This study has been conducted to determine level of agreement between media practice by the top news
channels and media code formulated by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in 2015 in context of
media freedom being exercised by the TV channels of Pakistan. The stud is based on perception of the broadcast
journalists working in newsrooms of the news channels. A survey was conducted to asnalyse perception of the
professionals. As PEMRA code was formulated to control TV channels but the professionals don’t think PEMRA code
snub media freedom giving an impression of “responsible journalism” being practiced in the country.
Keyword :
Media Freedom, PEMRA, Legal Pressure, Broadcast Journalists, News Channels, Newsroom, Media Practice, Editorial Autonomy.