Abstract:

study aims to examine the role of English press in providing a platform to readers to reflect their opinions regarding poverty alleviation. The study analyses the importance of English press in incorporating perspectives and voices of the readers. Universe of the study is Mainstream English Press of Pakistan, but the newspaper Daily Dawn (highest circulation across the country) provides an equal platform to readers to share their opinions and views regarding poverty and its alleviation all over the country. The narrative theory supports the study as the macro level narrative is building in society due to different readers’ opinion according to their particular ways of thinking and circumstances. The study applies quantitative and qualitative content analysis to critically evaluate the content along with its frequency and focuses on interpreting and describing the actual sense or meaning behind the content. The study also applies purposive sampling to select the samples according to the purpose of selecting only those letters to editor where the poverty and poverty related issues and alleviation can be found. The research study finds out that the English press is practicing responsible journalism by providing platform to readers and reflecting opinions regarding poverty and its alleviation. It also highlights that mainstream English newspaper Dawn, is creating awareness regarding this social issue of poverty and also identifies the unequal distribution of opportunities due to poverty. It also ensures the quality journalism practicing by mainstream English newspapers, even in the era of digital media.

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