Srinagar, Feb. 26 -- Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organized a round table discussion on media ownership, at Tulmulla campus here Thursday. Guest of honour, Dr. Ahsanul Haq Chishti, Addtl Sec to the Government and CEO of the Wular-Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA) gave valuable insights into the evolving patterns of media consolidation and their broader impact. Highlighting global trends, Dr. Chishti remarked that in the United States, the 20 largest newspaper companies control more than half of the total readership. Citing big media moguls/conglomerates and their expansion through broadcasting and print, Dr. Chishti underlined how concentrated ownership can shape politica...