Pakistani/International Papers:
1.The audience seems to be the local Pakistani community, as well as the European population. The articles seems to be less directed at Americans because the U.S. is being discussed in third person: “The US would respect the people’s verdict and was not wedded to any individual or party.” Alqamar news of Pakistan blames Bhutto, which expresses the sentiment of the local Pakistani community and voices their opinions.
2.Bhutto and Musharaff are both considered the villains in the story. Bhutto is blamed for not participating in an election boycott, while Musharaff is blamed for worsening the political situation in Pakistan during Bhutto’s 8-year absence. The US is also blamed for their Laissez Faire ways and lack of productivity. Boucher, “the assistant secretary to the state for South Asia,” said that: “the US does not support a UN investigation into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.”
3.The heroes in the articles are the citizens of Pakistan. They are portrayed as helpless individuals in need of a new dynasty. “Official sources say around 800 people have died in violence since July.” Similar quotes suggest the same and prove that the Pakistanis want outside help.
4.(Comparing the Daily News to the international papers)
The Daily News attracts the local, New York, blue-collar population, while the international papers attract a more diverse, multi-cultural crowd. The Pakistani paper attracts the citizens but also affects everyone else, because their news is extremely biased because of the proximity to the scene (or unbiased, depending on how you look at it). The moments are captured right after the fact, whereas the US papers would take a few days to obtain all of the information. The cause and effect are more easily seen in the Pakistani papers, while the Daily News has a more distant view of the cause and effect.
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