The Kargil Conflict: Comparing Indian and Pakistani Newspapers’ Editorial Treatment

This study analyzes Indian and Pakistani newspapers’ editorial treatment of the Kargil conflict. A content analysis of The Hindustan Times and the Dawn during the year 1999 recognizes that the editorial policy adopted by both the newspapers was a representation of their nationalist press of the time as a whole. The press remained a vocal advocate of the policymakers of their respective countries on the Kargil conflict. The print media by its manner of reporting events and issues kept its bias alive and heightened the hostilities among the two states. Moreover, the ethics of press and its role in sensitive issues have raised questions about objective coverage.