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The history of media in Pakistan began with print media in 1947 when Pakistan gained independence. Initially, there were few newspapers that were started by Muslims who had migrated from India, including Daily Azad and Dawn. Over time, more newspapers were established but many faced financial problems. English press was also weak due to low literacy rates. The first news agency, APP, was established in 1947 as a private agency but was nationalized in 1961. In 2002, media laws were liberalized, allowing priv

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Alina Naqvi

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