Abstract

This study is an effort to analyze the dependence of Pakistani English newspapers on international press and news agencies. Focus of the study is three different but related and consecutive events which changed the world scenario e.g., Iraq war, Afghan war and Iran’s nuclear program. For analysis three Pakistani English newspapers, Dawn, the News and the Nation were selected. The results show high dependence on foreign content and there was not a significant difference among all three newspapers in terms of dependence.

Key words: Press, Agency France-Presse, Associated Press, Reuters, Washington Post, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, global press, foreign press.