Social media is a platform includes Facebook, Twitter, You tube, Instagram and TikTok. all parties in Pakistan use Social Media to mobilize workers but Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaaf has been the most effective leveraging Social Media to mobilize supporters, spring it message and challenge traditional power structure in this blog post, we will explore the role of Social media in Pakistani politics, its impact on democracy, and the challenges it brings
The Power of Social Media in Politics
Social media has changed the way people consume news, discuss political issues, and interact with leaders. unlike traditional media( geo, ARY, and other) where powerful corrupt people control narratives, Social media empower ordinary citizens by giving them a effective voice.
(1)-Direct Connection between leadership and peoples
Biggest advantage of social media is that political leader can communicate directly with the public with out lying on tv channels. social media allows politicians to share their views, thinking and make a announcement.
For example, Imran khan has used twitter to share ant twits on bad governance, corruption and any other political issues, after one hours most of 1million people like and share his twit
(2)-Rise to Citizen journalism
social media has given rise to citizen journalism. where ordinary people report events as they happen. they expose corruption, injustice, political issues and thinking about political leader. which traditional media often ignore due to political pressures
for example, in election 2024 PTI wins 184 plus seats in general election. but traditional media not report this, but social media expose the all corruption in election and report this who PMLN and PPP control gov with only 54 seats, its a
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(3)-Mobilization of the Masses
social media is a powerful platform for mobilizing people for protest, gathering and political compain, PTI successfully use digital platforms to organize workers and gatherings.
For example, 2014 azadi march PTI show power on street with the help of social plate forms, and in election rigging PTI protest against form 47 govt. because nation tv channels stop to show rigging evidence against govt. Govt. give pressure on tv channel to built good image of their corrupt face but social media expose them all time
(4)-Countering Misinformation and Narrative Building
Form 47 govt. in Pakistan is a illegal govt. with only 54 seats in 272, so they pay the channel to stop the spread truth, they torture the channel to build good narrative and make fake cases against Imran khan. but PTI social media is a most powerful they expose them every time. and handle the all misinformation against Imran khan and built a powerful image.
For example, illegal govt. told Imran khan is not a most popular in Pakistan after 8feb 2024 election. but social media expose them and show all seats result in live, Imran khan wins two/ third national seats and 80 percent people gives votes for Imran khan trough social media
(5)-Digital Found Raising for Political Party
today social media is a create a main role in collect of found raising, 20 millions of Pakistani lives in abroad( USA, UK, France, Italy, Spain, China, Saudi Arabia, and UAE), they like Imran khan and support his vision against corrupt system, people and forces, they support Imran khan with million of dollars in every years on his one compain,
For example, 1n 2022 fluid, govt call the people on nation tv channel for fund but they collect only 5 million rupees only, Imran khan called the people on social media for the help of loss of people properties, in 3 day 600 millions rupees collect for fluid The Role of PTI’s Digital Media Team
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The Role of PTI’s Digital Media Team
PTI has one of the most organized digital teams in Pakistan. The team operates on multiple platforms, ensuring PTI’s narrative reaches millions. Some key roles of the digital team include:
- Trending pro-PTI hashtags on Twitter to dominate political discussions.
- Exposing political opponents through fact-checking and viral videos.
- Mobilizing PTI supporters for protests and events using Facebook groups and WhatsApp.
- Live streaming speeches and jalsas to reach a global audience.
The Future of Social Media in Pakistani Politics
Social media’s role in Pakistan’s politics will continue to grow, and PTI is likely to remain at the forefront of this digital revolution. Here are some key trends for the future:
- Increased Censorship vs. Digital Freedom – Governments may try to control social media, but tech-savvy users will always find ways to spread information.
- Rise of Independent News Platforms – More YouTubers and bloggers will challenge mainstream media bias.
- AI and Big Data in Politics – Political parties will use data analytics to understand voter behavior and design targeted campaigns.
- Stronger Role of Digital Activism – Citizens will continue to expose injustices, making accountability stronger.
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Pakistan and Social Media
Pakistan have 250 million population, 60 percent are youth in under 30 years. PTI social media capture the youth with with positive message. youth is most effective any country so 90 percent youth stand with Imran khan vision. PTI social media expose all anti Pakistan characters. Imran khan live in jail but he twits on twitter, after one hours million people share and like because social media is a main power of Imran khan against illegal govt
in Pakistan illegal govt ban most platforms of social media, (x, twitter, you tube live, ), and force a peaka act for control the social activity against govt
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