Role of Media & Press Freedom in Pakistan MCQs With Answer
Which regulatory body oversees electronic media in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA
B) FIA
C) PTA
D) NAB
Which is the oldest and most widely read English newspaper in Pakistan?
A) The Nation
B) Express Tribune
C) Dawn
D) Pakistan Observer
Which law governs cybercrimes and digital media in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA Ordinance
B) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
C) Right to Information Act
D) Digital Content Regulation Act
Which government body regulates internet content in Pakistan?
A) PEMRA
B) FIA
C) PTA
D) NAB
What is the primary function of the media in a democratic society?
A) Promote government policies
B) Suppress opposition voices
C) Inform and educate the public
D) Generate revenue for advertisers
Which international organization ranks countries on press freedom?
A) Reporters Without Borders
B) United Nations
C) Amnesty International
D) Human Rights Watch
What is the primary concern regarding press freedom in Pakistan?
A) Media monopoly
B) Self-censorship
C) Lack of journalists
D) Shortage of news channels
Which social media platform is widely used for news updates in Pakistan?
A) Twitter
B) LinkedIn
C) TikTok
D) Snapchat
Which journalist survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan?
A) Hamid Mir
B) Talat Hussain
C) Moeed Pirzada
D) Kashif Abbasi
Which Pakistani law was introduced to regulate online content?
A) PECA 2016
B) Media Protection Act
C) Digital Rights Bill
D) Information Control Act
Which Pakistani TV network is known for investigative journalism?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) Bol News
D) PTV News
What is the main challenge faced by journalists in Pakistan?
A) Press freedom restrictions
B) Lack of training
C) Insufficient funding
D) No access to social media
Which global index ranks Pakistan low in press freedom?
A) Human Rights Index
B) Global Democracy Index
C) Press Freedom Index
D) Corruption Perceptions Index
Which Pakistani journalist received the Golden Pen of Freedom award?
A) Cyril Almeida
B) Asma Shirazi
C) Hamid Mir
D) Najam Sethi
Which type of media is most censored in Pakistan?
A) Print media
B) Digital media
C) Television
D) Radio
What is a common reason for TV channel bans in Pakistan?
A) Lack of viewership
B) Violation of PEMRA regulations
C) Financial losses
D) Copyright issues
Which law allows citizens to access government information?
A) Right to Information Act
B) Digital Protection Act
C) Freedom of Press Act
D) Transparency Act
Which organization fights for press freedom in Pakistan?
A) FIA
B) HRCP
C) ISI
D) PEMRA
Which is the most-watched news channel in Pakistan?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) Express News
D) Dunya News
Which journalist was forced into exile due to press freedom restrictions?
A) Cyril Almeida
B) Javed Chaudhry
C) Kamran Khan
D) Mubasher Lucman
Which of the following is an effect of press freedom restrictions?
A) Increased fake news
B) Strengthened democracy
C) Unbiased reporting
D) Higher journalist salaries
Which international organization advocates for digital rights in Pakistan?
A) Amnesty International
B) Human Rights Watch
C) Digital Rights Foundation
D) United Nations
What is the biggest source of revenue for private news channels in Pakistan?
A) Government funding
B) Advertisements
C) Subscription fees
D) Public donations
Which TV channel is Pakistan’s state-run broadcaster?
A) Geo News
B) ARY News
C) PTV
D) Express News
Which global news agency operates in Pakistan?
A) BBC
B) CNN
C) Reuters
D) All of the above
Which Pakistani journalist is known for hosting political debates?
A) Iqrar-ul-Hassan
B) Kamran Khan
C) Fahad Mustafa
D) Junaid Jamshed
What is a common consequence of media censorship?
A) More investigative journalism
B) Higher press freedom rankings
C) Suppression of critical voices
D) Increased journalist protection
Which type of media has grown the fastest in Pakistan?
A) Print media
B) Radio
C) Digital media
D) Billboards
Which media outlet is most commonly used for political campaigns in Pakistan?
A) Newspapers
B) Television
C) Social media
D) Radio