Mazhar Abbas

Media Under the Shadow of Death is a compelling historical and analytical account of Pakistan’s long and difficult struggle for press freedom. Drawing on more than four decades of firsthand experience, eyewitness accounts, and extensive research, Mazhar Abbas traces the troubled history of journa..

It is difficult to imagine journalism in this country without Mazhar Abbas. A hard-core, old-school journalist, he made the transition to electronic media without breaking his ties with print. He understands the significance of print in documenting the country’s history as well as the fact that the ..