Media misleads the people?

Respected president and my dear audience

Assalamo Alykum!

The topic of my debate today is that "Media Misleads Masses." and as media, which is the advancement and
diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. When harnessed by the righteous minds, it provides
truth and nothing but the truth for our minds to ponder upon.

Today, many have taken the responsibility to do good for their society, and in doing so have used media as a
source of communication. Programs such as Sar-e-Aam on ARY-TV channel expose different crimes and criminals
that have been overlooked since a very long time.

A few examples are the re-selling of disposable medical syringes for recycling; fake faith healers and quacks;
common sale of shoes made of pig leather, forbidden to Muslims etc. After attaining a full report of the crime, it
is forwarded to the Police department so that they may take appropriate action against it.

Several animated videos have also been serving the purpose of creating awareness not only about basic human
rights, but about issues like child abuse and safety precautions after a rainy weather too.

Mr President, in what way are these programs misleading? How and to whom? No, they are not misleading!
Instead they are enlightening the minds of common people.

Educating them for a better life standard. Promoting ethics and morals! Given the right amount of freedom,
media can do wonders. A great example of this is our Pakistani media, who does not back down from revealing
the darkest secrets of all celebrities, be him a politician, or an artist.

I have a question. Was it not the media which exposed the culprits behind the hajj scandal? Is it not the media
who has also exposed the name of each person along with their official ranks, who are involved in deteriorating
standard of PIA? Even though, internet ]has made this world a global village exposed criminals and tricksters.

Media put forward both sides of a case in from of the masses. The good and the bad and then leaves it for the
people to decide and form an opinion. This is the role of free media.

Media has been helping us in our daily lives in various forms, from the basic news broadcasted through the radio
regarding the blockage of such and such road due to rain or traffic; to informing our ladies about the best time
to shop by advertising about discount offers and sales at different stores.

Not only does it inform the general public of place and time of funeral prayers of a loved one so that their
mourners are able to pay their respects in due time, but it also keeps us well in touch with either the celebration
or God forbid lamentation following a sports event such as a Cricket match.

Mr. President media does not mislead masses, instead, it provides an opportunity for people to unite against
evil.