August 2015

Media censorship: Freedom versus responsibility

Media censorship is a global phenomenon that has foreshadowed information outlets for centuries. A common ground for censorship is maintenance of an orderly state, whereas, the underlying motive is to keep public ignorant of the information that can potentially threaten authorities. The worldwide Internet connectivity in the contemporary era allows information to pass through within and beyond borders in minimal time;...

Author(s): Irum Saeed Abbasi and Laila Al-Sharqi