Lawsuit against The Atlantic fuels press freedom concerns Meera walkout puts focus on Irshad Bhatti's interview ethics One article, no newsroom: Viral piece sparks debate on Pakistan media From regulation to resignations: Pakistan's media fault lines Asia press freedom: A week of pressure and progress Five reasons slow news days strengthen journalism Press freedom review: Detentions, digital control, and industry upheaval Chilling effect in media: The unseen pressure behind newsroom decisions South Asia sees 250 media rights violations in a year Media coverage of violence against women falls sharply globally Attack on Assamese newspaper deepens press safety concerns London arrests over Iran International attack The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 16 | April 17, 2026 Jahanzaib Haque takes helm as Nukta chief editor Khaleej Times at 48: A legacy newspaper navigating the digital age Lawsuit against The Atlantic fuels press freedom concerns Meera walkout puts focus on Irshad Bhatti's interview ethics One article, no newsroom: Viral piece sparks debate on Pakistan media From regulation to resignations: Pakistan's media fault lines Asia press freedom: A week of pressure and progress Five reasons slow news days strengthen journalism Press freedom review: Detentions, digital control, and industry upheaval Chilling effect in media: The unseen pressure behind newsroom decisions South Asia sees 250 media rights violations in a year Media coverage of violence against women falls sharply globally Attack on Assamese newspaper deepens press safety concerns London arrests over Iran International attack The JournalismPakistan Global Media Brief | Edition 16 | April 17, 2026 Jahanzaib Haque takes helm as Nukta chief editor Khaleej Times at 48: A legacy newspaper navigating the digital age
Logo
Janu
Newsroom

67 percent Pakistanis felt certain TV program, drama was inappropriate for family viewership: survey

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 8 December 2017

Join our WhatsApp channel

67 percent Pakistanis felt certain TV program, drama was inappropriate for family viewership: survey
A survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan revealed that a significant majority of Pakistanis feel certain TV programs are unsuitable for family viewing. The study involved responses from a nationally representative sample across all four provinces.

ISLAMABAD - According to a Gilani Research Foundation survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 67% Pakistanis claim to have felt that a certain program/TV drama was inappropriate for family viewership.

A media release said that nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked, “Please tell me how often it has happened that you felt a certain program/ TV drama was inappropriate to watch with family.”

In response to this question, 30% said quite often, 37% said sometimes, 24% said they never felt that way, 6% said they did not watch TV with family, and 3% said they did not know or wish to respond.

The recent survey was carried out among a sample of 1703 women in rural and urban areas of all four provinces of the country between October 23 and October 30, 2017. The error margin is estimated to be approximately ± 2-3 percent at 95% confidence level.

Key Points

  • 67% of Pakistanis believe some TV dramas are inappropriate for families.
  • 30% of respondents say this happens quite often.
  • Survey included 1,703 individuals from rural and urban areas.
  • Conducted between October 23 and October 30, 2017.
  • Error margin of ± 2-3% at 95% confidence level.

Ask AI: Understand this story your way

AI Enabled

Dig deeper, ask anything — get instant context, background, and clarity.

Not sure what to choose? Try one of these.

The AI generates results based on your selected options
Your AI-generated results will appear here after you click the button.

Disclaimer: This feature is powered by AI and is intended to help readers explore and understand news stories more easily. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete or reflect limitations in the underlying model. This feature does not represent the editorial views of JournalismPakistan. For our full, verified reporting, please refer to the original article.

Explore Further

Newsroom
Lawsuit against The Atlantic fuels press freedom concerns

Lawsuit against The Atlantic fuels press freedom concerns

 April 21, 2026 Kash Patel's defamation suit against The Atlantic has intensified scrutiny of legal pressures on journalists and raised concerns about press freedom.


Meera walkout puts focus on Irshad Bhatti's interview ethics

Meera walkout puts focus on Irshad Bhatti's interview ethics

 April 20, 2026 Irshad Bhatti's podcast interview with actor Meera drew criticism after he pressed personal topics and Meera walked out, sparking debate over media accountability.


One article, no newsroom: Viral piece sparks debate on Pakistan media

One article, no newsroom: Viral piece sparks debate on Pakistan media

 April 20, 2026 Dan Qayyum's viral article drew one million views in days, igniting debate about independent creators' reach and what it means for Pakistan's newsrooms.


Asia press freedom: A week of pressure and progress

Asia press freedom: A week of pressure and progress

 April 19, 2026 Across Asia, journalists faced growing legal pressure, expanded surveillance and attacks on media outlets, even as a key appointment boosted gender diversity.


Five reasons slow news days strengthen journalism

Five reasons slow news days strengthen journalism

 April 19, 2026 Slow news days give journalists time to verify facts, pursue in-depth reporting, and reduce errors, strengthening overall newsroom accuracy and long-form storytelling.


Popular Stories