Journalism (reporting) is deteriorating into a profession in the modern world. It involves the literary business of editing of publishing of newspapers or periodical. Journalism is a learned professional; it contains sound of general knowledge of the particular and changing conditions, current events and news about politics of country.

                                                            

          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                        

 

                                Extensive study of history, geography, politics and economics is very advantageous to a journalist. Clear thinking, cool and calculating nature and quick as well as balanced judgment are essential in this profession. Besides a journalist should have a great knowledge of the subject, mastery of language, satisfactory imagination.

                                                   

                                                                

            

                                Importance

                                    Journalism has become and is becoming every in day in even greater degree, the most important function in the community. In many universities it is study as a subject the study for journalism is known a mass communication. Journalist is, so to speak, keepers of country’s sense of right and wrong. Now days the journalists are most powerful but they should use their power in right direction i.e. they should fight for truth. Especially Pakistani media is so much powerful.

                                             

                        Risky 

                                    Journalism is also a risky occupation as it is mentioned above that a journalist fight for showing truth to the world so they may loss their lives in this profession. Every day such incidents happen when journalists are killed or may be kidnapped. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                            

                        Women journalists

                                    Modern journalism is not the undisputed province of men alone. Many women risked their lives by joining this profession. Women proved their capacity to take fresh views of public affairs and women journalists are in demand.