Media and Freedom of Expression in Pakistan 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : Which constitutional article guarantees freedom of speech and expression in Pakistan? (A) Article 18 (B) Article 19 (C) Article 20 (D) Article 21 2. : Which authority regulates electronic media in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) (B) Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) (C) Ministry of Information (D) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) 3. : What is the main role of PEMRA? (A) To regulate private electronic media (B) To run government TV channels (C) To censor all newspapers (D) To organize media festivals 4. : Which law in Pakistan deals with defamation and limits on freedom of expression? (A) Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) (B) Defamation Act (C) Freedom of Information Act (D) Media Regulation Act 5. : What is a common challenge faced by journalists in Pakistan? (A) Threats and censorship (B) Excessive government support (C) Lack of readers (D) Surplus funding 6. : What is the official watchdog for print media in Pakistan? (A) Press Council of Pakistan (B) PEMRA (C) Ministry of Information (D) Supreme Court 7. : Which Pakistani city is considered the media capital of the country? (A) Karachi (B) Lahore (C) Islamabad (D) Peshawar 8. : Which medium has the largest reach in Pakistan? (A) Television (B) Newspapers (C) Radio (D) Internet blogs 9. : What role does social media play in freedom of expression in Pakistan? (A) Provides a platform for public discourse (B) Is banned entirely (C) Only used by government officials (D) Has no influence 10. : Which Pakistani law governs cybercrime affecting media freedom? (A) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) (B) Cyber Security Act (C) Information Technology Act (D) Electronic Transactions Ordinance 11. : What is a major concern related to PECA in Pakistan? (A) Potential misuse to restrict free speech (B) Lack of enforcement (C) Excessive media freedom (D) Too many social media users 12. : Which group in Pakistan frequently faces restrictions on freedom of expression? (A) Journalists and bloggers (B) Businessmen (C) Farmers (D) Sports personalities 13. : What is one of the main reasons for media censorship in Pakistan? (A) National security concerns (B) Too many TV channels (C) Lack of news content (D) Overreporting sports 14. : Which Pakistani media channel was the first private TV channel? (A) PTV (B) Geo TV (C) ARY Digital (D) Hum TV 15. : What type of censorship is often reported in Pakistani media? (A) Self-censorship due to fear (B) Complete ban on news (C) Only entertainment censorship (D) No censorship at all 16. : Which body represents journalists and protects their rights in Pakistan? (A) Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) (B) PEMRA (C) Ministry of Information (D) Supreme Court 17. : Which article of Pakistanâs constitution allows reasonable restrictions on freedom of expression? (A) Article 19(2) (B) Article 20 (C) Article 22 (D) Article 25 18. : What is a frequent issue related to blasphemy laws in media coverage? (A) Self-censorship to avoid controversy (B) Unlimited freedom of discussion (C) Government ignoring complaints (D) Media promoting blasphemy 19. : Which Pakistani social media platform is most popular for free expression? (A) Twitter (B) LinkedIn (C) TikTok (D) Pinterest 20. : What is a major obstacle for freedom of expression in Pakistan? (A) Threats from non-state actors (B) Surplus media outlets (C) Lack of internet access (D) Too many government grants 21. : How does the government sometimes restrict media? (A) Through license suspensions and fines (B) By increasing salaries (C) Providing awards (D) Encouraging free speech 22. : Which sector in Pakistan has seen rapid media growth recently? (A) Digital media and online news portals (B) Radio (C) Print newspapers only (D) Cable TV only 23. : What is an important role of media in Pakistan? (A) Holding government accountable (B) Promoting government propaganda only (C) Censoring news (D) Avoiding political issues 24. : What was a consequence of media reporting on sensitive issues in Pakistan? (A) Journalists faced intimidation (B) Government rewarded all reporters (C) No reaction from authorities (D) Complete freedom without problems 25. : Which international organization often criticizes Pakistanâs media restrictions? (A) Reporters Without Borders (B) World Health Organization (C) World Bank (D) International Monetary Fund 26. : What is the significance of the âRight to Informationâ laws in Pakistan? (A) Promote transparency and access to information (B) Restrict media reporting (C) Ban social media use (D) Promote government secrecy 27. : What type of content is heavily regulated by PEMRA? (A) News and current affairs programs (B) Sports broadcasts only (C) Advertisements only (D) Music videos only 28. : What is a challenge for female journalists in Pakistan? (A) Gender-based discrimination and harassment (B) Overrepresentation in top media jobs (C) Excessive government support (D) Too many awards 29. : What does media censorship impact in Pakistan? (A) Democratic discourse and public awareness (B) Only entertainment industry (C) Sports programming only (D) Financial markets 30. : What is a common form of pressure on Pakistani media? (A) Threats from militant groups (B) Excessive funding (C) Too many journalists (D) Low public interest 31. : Which Pakistani court often hears cases related to media freedom? (A) Supreme Court of Pakistan (B) High Courts only (C) District Courts only (D) Arbitration tribunals 32. : What is the role of the Ministry of Information in Pakistan? (A) Managing government communication and media policies (B) Running private TV channels (C) Censoring all newspapers (D) Regulating internet service providers 33. : Which year did Pakistan see a major liberalization of private media? (A) 2002 (B) 1990 (C) 2010 (D) 1985 34. : What is one positive effect of media freedom in Pakistan? (A) Exposure of corruption and abuse (B) Increased censorship (C) Reduced public participation (D) Promotion of propaganda only 35. : Which sector provides a major revenue source for media in Pakistan? (A) Advertising (B) Donations (C) Government funding only (D) Subscription only 36. : How has social media affected freedom of expression in Pakistan? (A) Enabled citizen journalism and activism (B) Completely blocked all content (C) Restricted public interaction (D) Controlled only by government 37. : Which Pakistani journalist was known for advocating media freedom? (A) Hamid Mir (B) Imran Khan (C) Pervez Musharraf (D) Abdul Sattar Edhi 38. : What is a legal risk for Pakistani journalists? (A) Arrest under anti-terrorism laws (B) Unlimited freedom to report (C) No regulations apply (D) Guaranteed government protection 39. : What is an effect of media blackout during crises in Pakistan? (A) Reduced flow of information to the public (B) Enhanced public knowledge (C) Increased social media posts (D) More international reporting 40. : Which international event highlights media freedom annually? (A) World Press Freedom Day (B) World Environment Day (C) International Womenâs Day (D) Earth Day 41. : What is the impact of fake news on freedom of expression? (A) It undermines trust and spreads misinformation (B) It strengthens media credibility (C) It increases public trust (D) It has no impact 42. : What is one way journalists in Pakistan protect their sources? (A) Maintaining confidentiality (B) Publishing all source details (C) Sharing with government officials (D) Posting on social media 43. : Which body can revoke media licenses in Pakistan? (A) PEMRA (B) FIA (C) Ministry of Interior (D) Election Commission 44. : How do international organizations support media freedom in Pakistan? (A) Providing training and advocacy (B) Controlling media content (C) Censoring news (D) Blocking social media 45. : What is the role of media in Pakistanâs elections? (A) Informing voters and promoting transparency (B) Supporting only one party (C) Ignoring political news (D) Only broadcasting entertainment 46. : What is an issue with media ownership in Pakistan? (A) Concentration of media ownership limiting diversity (B) Government owns all media (C) No private ownership allowed (D) Media owned by international companies only 47. : Which Pakistani city hosts the headquarters of most major media houses? (A) Islamabad (B) Multan (C) Quetta (D) Faisalabad 48. : What type of reporting is crucial for freedom of expression? (A) Investigative journalism (B) Celebrity gossip only (C) Sports reporting only (D) Entertainment news only 49. : Which international ranking reflects Pakistanâs media freedom status? (A) Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index (B) World Bank Ease of Doing Business (C) UN Human Development Index (D) FIFA Ranking 50. : What is a positive development for media freedom in Pakistan recently? (A) Increase in digital news platforms (B) Complete government control of media (C) Closure of all private TV channels (D) Ban on social media