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THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN SHAPING PAKISTANS FOREIGN POLICY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).05      10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).05      Published : Dec 2023

The Role of Media in Shaping Pakistan's Foreign Policy

Abstract

    This paper examines the relations between foreign policy and the media, with a special emphasis on Pakistan. The study looks at how media coverage affects Pakistan's foreign policy. It examines how the media shapes public opinion, informs legislators, and serves as a forum for policymaking. The study intends to investigate how Pakistani foreign policy is shaped by modern media comprehending larger contexts related to international relations. It makes the argument that more media coverage of foreign affairs affects public opinion, which in turn affects actions made by the government. According to the current study, Pakistan's varied media environment encourages thoughtful discussions on foreign policy, which in turn influences diplomatic tactics both at home and abroad. It conducts in-depth interviews with media professionals and politicians using a qualitative methodology to learn about their opinions on the complex interaction between foreign policy rhetoric and media coverage.

    Foreign Policy, Global dynamics, Policymakers, Media coverage, Diplomatic Strategies

    (1) Nasir Khan
    PhD, Faculty of Media & Communication Studies, University of the Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Faisal Aziz
    Lecturer, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Khan, Nasir, and Faisal Aziz. 2023. "The Role of Media in Shaping Pakistan's Foreign Policy." Global Mass Communication Review, VIII (I): 44-60 doi: 10.31703/gmcr.2023(VIII-I).05

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    HARVARD : KHAN, N. & AZIZ, F. 2023. The Role of Media in Shaping Pakistan's Foreign Policy. Global Mass Communication Review, VIII, 44-60.

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