Media Post Mumbai Attack
MEDIA EDUCATION RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
CHANGE IN INDO-PAK RELATIONS POST 26/11
Role of Media
Ashraf ul Hassan.
6/20/2012
The 2008 Mumbai attacks were 11 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai, India's largest city, allegedly by terrorists who came from Pakistan. Immediately after the assault, extensive media coverage had created war hysteria as tempers were raised across the country to launch a war against the neighboring Pakistan.
Class: M.A (3rd Semester)
Roll No: 29157 INTRODUCTION
INDIA-PAKISTAN AND CONFLICT.
India and Pakistan is the end product of the two nation theory. The bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan has always been marred with violence and constant disbelief of each other’s intention to bring an ever lasting solution for Kashmir conflict. Of late Kashmir has been regarded as an area buzzing with terrorist activity, loosing thousands of innocent lives to such barbaric acts year after year.
KASHMIRCONFLICT
Before we discuss about the bilateral events and the change after Mumbai attack a peep into the root cause of tension is essential. The conflict started when the King of Kashmir decided to join the Indian union, regardless of the fact Kashmir is predominantly a Muslim populated region.
INDO-PAK RELATION BEFORE MUMBAI ATTACK
After the Kargil war and the parliament attack in 2001 which brought both the nation to the brink of nuclear war, the bilateral relationship has improved in leaps and bounds. The trade between two nations resumed - Samjhauta Express , Delhi–Lahore Bus ,Srinagar–Muzaffarabad Bus , Thar Express , Indo-Pak Confederation, Indo-Pak Joint Judicial Committee were some of the high points. Even the Indian cricket team visited Pakistan for a full series after a long gap of 14 years. The troop withdrawals from Line of Control on both sides were well appreciated by the world community. There was a strong resolve from both sides to settle Kashmir conflict once and for
CHANGE IN INDO-PAK RELATIONS POST 26/11
Role of Media
Ashraf ul Hassan.
6/20/2012
The 2008 Mumbai attacks were 11 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai, India's largest city, allegedly by terrorists who came from Pakistan. Immediately after the assault, extensive media coverage had created war hysteria as tempers were raised across the country to launch a war against the neighboring Pakistan.
Class: M.A (3rd Semester)
Roll No: 29157 INTRODUCTION
INDIA-PAKISTAN AND CONFLICT.
India and Pakistan is the end product of the two nation theory. The bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan has always been marred with violence and constant disbelief of each other’s intention to bring an ever lasting solution for Kashmir conflict. Of late Kashmir has been regarded as an area buzzing with terrorist activity, loosing thousands of innocent lives to such barbaric acts year after year.
KASHMIRCONFLICT
Before we discuss about the bilateral events and the change after Mumbai attack a peep into the root cause of tension is essential. The conflict started when the King of Kashmir decided to join the Indian union, regardless of the fact Kashmir is predominantly a Muslim populated region.
INDO-PAK RELATION BEFORE MUMBAI ATTACK
After the Kargil war and the parliament attack in 2001 which brought both the nation to the brink of nuclear war, the bilateral relationship has improved in leaps and bounds. The trade between two nations resumed - Samjhauta Express , Delhi–Lahore Bus ,Srinagar–Muzaffarabad Bus , Thar Express , Indo-Pak Confederation, Indo-Pak Joint Judicial Committee were some of the high points. Even the Indian cricket team visited Pakistan for a full series after a long gap of 14 years. The troop withdrawals from Line of Control on both sides were well appreciated by the world community. There was a strong resolve from both sides to settle Kashmir conflict once and for