Freedom of the Press

The War on Words (1977-1978)

Ahfaz ur Rehman, Imtiaz Piracha

$42.95

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

OUP Pakistan
24 May 2018

Autobiography: general; Ethical issues: censorship; Political control & freedoms; Press & journalism

An English translation of the Urdu title Sab Sai Bari Jang, the book is an honest, accurate, and concise account of the days of turmoil and struggle when President General Zia ul-Haq had enacted a series of draconian laws in order to suppress freedom of expression and free press. They left an indelible mark on the history of press in Pakistan. The struggle of some journalists against repressive rule has contributed in revamping the overall nature of movements for the freedom of expression, free media, and a free press in Pakistan. This book can be regarded as a vital historical account for future generations enabling them to learn from the heroic struggles of people of conscience who employed the power of their pens to combat the forces of oppression.

By: Ahfaz ur Rehman
Translated by: Imtiaz Piracha
Imprint: OUP Pakistan
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 446g
ISBN: 9780199407330
ISBN 10: 0199407339
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 24 May 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Foreword I by Wahab Siddiqui Foreword II by Iqbal Khursheed Part One 1. Beginning of the Affair 2. Preparations for the Struggle 3. The Government's Stubbornness 4. The Final Front Part Two Aurangzeb: 1. 1978 Freedom of the Press Movement Masood Qamar: 2. Stories of Torture From Lyallpur to Landhi Jai Farhad Zaidi: 3. Prison Diaries What Confinement? What Freedom? Aslam Shaikh: 4. The Prison Door Opened Ali Ahmed Khan: 5. The Saga of Struggle Zafar Qureshi: 6. Prison Diary Shabbar Azmi: 7. Reminiscences of 1977-8 Freedom of the Press Movement

Ahfaz ur Rehman is a senior Pakistani journalist, activist, writer, and poet. Rehman has fought for freedom of the press and for the rights of journalists and others working in media throughout his career. He has authored several books. Journalist and translator Imtiaz Piracha has written articles in English and Urdu dailies. He has worked in Qatar with MEBS International and has monitored and translated news and current affairs broadcasts.