Pakistan, April 5 -- In a democratic dispensation media has a pivotal role in advancing and protecting democratic norms, freedom of expression which is a bulwark for other liberties and also strengthening the edifice of the state. It is because of this perceived role of the media that it is regarded as fourth pillar of the state. Media has also become an industry in the modern era like other industries employing thousands of journalists and the support staff. It goes without saying that the development and health of any industry is inextricably linked to the working conditions, salaries and perks of its employees. But it is regrettable to note that like in the other industries the employees of media have invariably remained underpaid and ...