3. NEWS WATCH SHOW – CLINTON AND MULLEN VISIT PAKISTAN Introduction to News: TV host points out that many important issues brought up during briefing, sec. Clinton says Pakistan must decide on fighting terrorists, Pakistani relations with US are very important and will get better over time, discussion over OBL raid. Pakistan Navy base attacks brought up in reference to US/Pakistan relations. Afghanistan also brought up as an important part of the war against terrorism. Positive video, lots of emphasis on US/Pak relations as said by Clinton and Mullen. Content Characteristics Guest Segment (Imran Khan): TV host uses a phrase in Urdu referencing that these talks were mixed and what do they really mean? He quotes Clinton questioning what her remarks really mean. Khan brings the on-the-ground stories and talks about the destabilization of the country, nuclear assets, long-term interests, policy, etc. He touches all the important topics. VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igbg6yuInJQ
5. Policy matters show– CLINTON AND MULLEN VISIT PAKISTAN Introduction to News: TV host points out the number of other high-profile visits made by American delegation. Talked about the critical relationship between the two countries and the need for cooperation, but questions how the relationship will move forward? Afghanistan is an important part of the bigger picture with Pakistan/US. Quotes Sec. Clinton and Admiral Mullen on various issues. Mentions the trust deficit between the two countries. Guest Segment (Senator AzamSwati/MarviMamen/Dr. MoeedPirzada): TV host starts the discussion with their opinions and if things will get a little more stabilized? Senator Swati concludes on the note that Pakistan must listen to the US. He focuses on body language and words used in speeches etc. Host questions aid money etc. Time is an important factor in things getting better. Debate between everyone on what this visit really means? What are the overall factors? The main question seems to be, Pakistan needs the US or the US needs Pakistan? Some consensus on the need for the relationship to move forward not backwards…. VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXquyy98Os
7. Hasb-e-haal show: comedy Comedy & News: This show is a well-known show in Pakistan. It is similar to the Jon Stewart Show, but much different. It provides a comedian approach to the serious news of the region. I wanted to point it out because they always discuss current events and make fun of the situation. This particular segment talks about Pakistani military and wikileaks, a topic that is still discussed a lot in Pakistan. VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCccbnhQpsE
8. Summary These videos are very interesting to watch if you are familiar with Urdu. They really show how important these dialogues between the US and Pakistan are integral to the way Pakistanis think and view the US. Many tough questions are posed by the TV hosts and heavy debate exists among most of the guests on the show. It is interesting to see the graphics/music which is played. Most of the photos of Sec. Clinton and Admiral Mullen are very serious to add to the dramatic effect of the show. There is a sense of exaggeration and emphasis paid on how to make the viewer watch the show and get them to think on these topics. A downfall of the heated debate and conversations is the rise in conspiracy theories. A lot of the questions and answers lead the viewer to believe, maybe there is more out there? Maybe what they are saying really means something else?
