Studying Press Biasness in Coverage of Saudi-Iran Conflict: A Case of Pakistani Press
Abstract
This study was aimed to investigate the coverage patterns of leading Pakistani newspapers regarding Saudi-Iran conflict in the light of framing, agenda setting theory. Four leading and most widely circulated Urdu and English newspapers were taken for the content analysis. These newspapers were selected to measure the variables, frequency, themes, frames and slant. The results show that the leading newspapers provided a variety of frames to communicate comprehensive coverage to the Saudi-Iran conflict. No significant difference was found in the coverage patterns of Urdu and English newspaper. In terms of themes and frames these newspapers highlighted a wider range of topics regarding Saudi-Iran conflict.
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