Wing Commander

Abhinandan
 The Abhinandan case refers to the
capture and subsequent release of
Indian Air Force Wing Commander
Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan in
February 2019, following an aerial
dogfight between Indian and Pakistani
fighter jets. The incident received
widespread media coverage both in
India and internationally.
1. Geo News (news channel):

 On the day of Abhinandan's capture, Geo News provided extensive

coverage of the incident, with breaking news updates and live
footage from the scene. They reported on the dogfight between
Indian and Pakistani fighter jets and broadcast footage of
Abhinandan being taken into custody by Pakistani authorities. The
channel also interviewed military experts and politicians to provide
analysis and context.

 Over the next two days, Geo News continued to cover the story,
but the frequency and intensity of coverage decreased. They
reported on Abhinandan's release and return to India and aired
footage of his homecoming. The channel also interviewed
Pakistani officials and citizens to gauge their reactions to the
incident.

2. Dawn (newspaper):
 Dawn provided comprehensive coverage of the Abhinandan case, with
front-page headlines and in-depth reporting. On the day of the incident,
the newspaper ran a front-page headline reading "Pakistan captures Indian
pilot after shooting down two jets". They provided updates on the situation
throughout the day and published several articles and opinion pieces on
the topic.
  Over the next two days, Dawn continued to cover the story, with detailed
reporting and analysis. They reported on Abhinandan's release and
homecoming and published articles and opinion pieces on the implications
of the incident for India-Pakistan relations.

DIFFERENCES
 Geo News:

• Provided real-time updates on the unfolding events, including

updates on Abhinandan's capture and release

• Covered the reactions of politicians and military experts in

Pakistan and India

• Showed video footage of Abhinandan in custody, as well as

footage of him being released and returned to India

• Provided some analysis of the incident, but primarily focused on

providing breaking news updates

 Dawn newspaper:

• Offered more in-depth analysis of the incident, including opinions

on the implications of Abhinandan's capture and release for India-
Pakistan relations

• Covered the reactions of politicians, military experts, and

journalists in both Pakistan and India, providing a range of
perspectives and opinions

• Published articles examining the history of India-Pakistan tensions

and the role of the media in exacerbating these tensions
• Provided detailed timelines of the events leading up to
Abhinandan's capture and release, offering a comprehensive view
of the incident