Which of the following organizations ranks Pakistan’s press freedom annually?
a) Amnesty International
b) Reporters Without Borders
c) UNHCR
d) Human Rights Watch
In which year was the first private television channel launched in Pakistan?
a) 1985
b) 2000
c) 2002
d) 2007
Which of the following is the main regulatory body for media in Pakistan?
a) PEMRA
b) PTA
c) NAB
d) FIA
Which Pakistani newspaper is known as one of the oldest and most influential?
a) The Express Tribune
b) The Nation
c) Dawn
d) The News International
Which law in Pakistan restricts the media from broadcasting content deemed offensive or harmful to national security?
a) Press Council Ordinance
b) PEMRA Ordinance
c) Pakistan Media Regulatory Act
d) National Security Act
What was the primary reason behind the banning of private media channels in Pakistan during the 2007 emergency?
a) National economic crisis
b) Political unrest and judicial challenges
c) International sanctions
d) Military control
Which of the following Pakistani political leaders is known for attempting to control the media during their tenure?
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Pervez Musharraf
c) Nawaz Sharif
d) Imran Khan
Which Pakistani news outlet was temporarily shut down by the government in 2019 due to a controversial report?
a) Geo News
b) ARY News
c) Dunya News
d) The News International
Which Pakistani TV channel was involved in a significant censorship controversy related to coverage of military operations?
a) PTV
b) ARY News
c) Samaa TV
d) Geo News
Which of the following is considered a major challenge to press freedom in Pakistan?
a) Press censorship
b) Economic dependence on foreign funding
c) Technological restrictions
d) Journalists’ union influence
Which Pakistani news channel was banned for airing an interview with a banned political group?
a) ARY News
b) Samaa TV
c) Geo News
d) Express News
What is the primary concern for journalists and media outlets in Pakistan?
a) Freedom of expression
b) Increasing global media influence
c) Technological advancements
d) Economic competition
Which Pakistani television channel was fined for airing offensive content in 2018?
a) ARY News
b) PTV News
c) Samaa TV
d) Geo News
What does PEMRA stand for in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
b) Pakistan Educational Media Regulatory Authority
c) Public Electronic Media Regulatory Agency
d) Pakistan Environmental Media Regulatory Agency
Which Pakistani newspaper is widely regarded for its investigative journalism?
a) The Nation
b) The Express Tribune
c) Dawn
d) The News International
What year did Pakistan’s government block social media sites temporarily due to national security concerns?
a) 2011
b) 2015
c) 2018
d) 2020
Which Pakistani journalist was assassinated in 2007, highlighting risks faced by media professionals?
a) Hamid Mir
b) Wali Babar
c) Saleem Shahzad
d) Shahzeb Khanzada
What major issue does Pakistan’s media industry face due to government interference?
a) Financial stability
b) Content diversity
c) Press freedom
d) Technological barriers
Which Pakistani political party was often accused of manipulating the media during its time in power?
a) Pakistan People’s Party
b) Pakistan Muslim League
c) Tehreek-e-Insaf
d) Muttahida Qaumi Movement
Which of the following is a frequent cause of media blackouts in Pakistan?
a) Natural disasters
b) Military operations
c) Cultural events
d) International conferences
In Pakistan, which media platform is most known for airing content critical of the government?
a) ARY News
b) Samaa TV
c) Geo News
d) PTV News
Which of the following is a key element that limits the growth of media freedom in Pakistan?
a) Economic dependency on advertisements
b) Journalistic training programs
c) Strict press laws and regulations
d) High levels of public viewership
Which Pakistani news agency is known for providing real-time news updates from across the country?
a) Associated Press of Pakistan
b) Radio Pakistan
c) The News International
d) Samaa News Agency
What role does the Press Council of Pakistan play?
a) To regulate international media agencies
b) To investigate allegations of media misconduct
c) To promote political reporting
d) To censor media content
Which event led to an increase in censorship in Pakistan’s media in 2018?
a) Military coup
b) National elections
c) Imran Khan’s election as Prime Minister
d) Imposition of martial law
What is the primary function of Pakistan’s media watchdog, PEMRA?
a) To promote global media standards
b) To regulate media content and licensing
c) To enhance the freedom of expression
d) To ensure press neutrality
Which Pakistani television channel was criticized for airing controversial content about the military in 2017?
a) ARY News
b) Samaa TV
c) Geo News
d) PTV News
In which year was the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) established?
a) 1999
b) 2002
c) 2005
d) 2010
What was a major reason behind the increasing restrictions on media in Pakistan in the 2010s?
a) Political instability
b) Economic crises
c) National security concerns
d) Technological advancements
Which of the following television networks was fined by PEMRA in 2018 for airing unlicensed content?
a) ARY News
b) Geo TV
c) Samaa TV
d) PTV News
