Freedom of the Press

The War on Words (1977-1978)
Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-19-940733-0
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Format (B × H): 142 mm x 223 mm, Gewicht: 446 g

An English translation of the Urdu title Sab Sai Bari Jang, the book is an honest, accurate, and concise account of the days of turmoil and struggle when President General Zia ul-Haq had enacted a series of draconian laws in order to suppress freedom of expression and free press. They left an indelible mark on the history of press in Pakistan. The struggle of some journalists against repressive rule has contributed in revamping the overall nature of movements for the freedom of expression, free media, and a free press in Pakistan. This book can be regarded as a vital historical account for future generations enabling them to learn from the heroic struggles of people of conscience who employed the power of their pens to combat the forces of oppression.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rehman, Ahfaz ur

Weitere Mitwirkende

Piracha, Imtiaz

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Staats- und Verfassungsrecht
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Staatsbürgerkunde, Staatsbürgerschaft, Zivilgesellschaft
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Presse & Journalismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Journalismus & Presse
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Preface

- Foreword I by Wahab Siddiqui

- Foreword II by Iqbal Khursheed

- Part One

- 1. Beginning of the Affair

- 2. Preparations for the Struggle

- 3. The Government's Stubbornness

- 4. The Final Front

- Part Two

- 1. 1978 Freedom of the Press Movement

- 2. Stories of Torture

From Lyallpur to Landhi Jai

- 3. Prison Diaries What Confinement? What Freedom?

- 4. The Prison Door Opened

- 5. The Saga of Struggle

- 6. Prison Diary

- 7. Reminiscences of 1977-8 Freedom of the Press Movement

Über Autor(innen)

Ahfaz ur Rehman is a senior Pakistani journalist, activist, writer, and poet. Rehman has fought for freedom of the press and for the rights of journalists and others working in media throughout his career. He has authored several books.

Journalist and translator Imtiaz Piracha has written articles in English and Urdu dailies. He has worked in Qatar with MEBS International and has monitored and translated news and current affairs broadcasts.