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Freedom of the Press - Ahfaz ur Rehman

Freedom of the Press

The War on Words (1977-1978)

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
252 Seiten
2018
OUP Pakistan (Verlag)
978-0-19-940733-0 (ISBN)
CHF 43,95 inkl. MwSt
The book presents an autobiographical narrative of renowned journalist Ahfaz ur Rehman, who led the historic journalists' movement in the late 1970s against the military ruler, General Zia ul-Haq.
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.

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.

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
Aurangzeb: 1. 1978 Freedom of the Press Movement
Masood Qamar: 2. Stories of Torture
From Lyallpur to Landhi Jai
Farhad Zaidi: 3. Prison Diaries What Confinement? What Freedom?
Aslam Shaikh: 4. The Prison Door Opened
Ali Ahmed Khan: 5. The Saga of Struggle
Zafar Qureshi: 6. Prison Diary
Shabbar Azmi: 7. Reminiscences of 1977-8 Freedom of the Press Movement

Erscheinungsdatum
Übersetzer Imtiaz Piracha
Sprache englisch
Maße 142 x 223 mm
Gewicht 446 g
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik
Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Zeitgeschichte
Geisteswissenschaften Geschichte Regional- / Ländergeschichte
Recht / Steuern EU / Internationales Recht
Sozialwissenschaften Kommunikation / Medien Journalistik
Sozialwissenschaften Politik / Verwaltung Politische Systeme
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
ISBN-10 0-19-940733-9 / 0199407339
ISBN-13 978-0-19-940733-0 / 9780199407330
Zustand Neuware
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