Propaganda And Its Remedy: IA Hashmi

 

Social media is a means of communication whose main objective is to prevent the spread of lies, slander and slander for personal purposes by negative elements in the society by promoting the true freedom of expression and the promotion of the truth, which is the future of humanity. It is enlightening, but the use of this effective medium of communication for falsehood and negative propaganda has become common. Pakistan is unfortunately a big victim of this, where political instability has already put the state in trouble. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set up a ten-member task force headed by the PTA chairman to identify those involved in nefarious propaganda against the state and will also include representatives of the ISI. The force has also taken action against individuals, groups and organizations involved in media campaigns and spreading false and misleading news through social media and other sources about the miscreants participating in the recent protests that lasted from November 24 to 27. Also, it will identify the people who are running nefarious campaigns inside the country and abroad, who will be brought to justice according to the laws of the country.

In this regard, a letter has been issued from the Prime Minister's Office to all relevant ministries and departments. It has been said in the letter that after the recent incidents of terrorism and vandalism, a campaign to defame the state in general and the forces in particular has been launched. done And different platforms of domestic and foreign media are being used to spread fabricated and baseless news in which allegations of serious violations of human rights are being made against state institutions. The aim of the campaign is to create a peace and order situation in the country and specific Inciting regional and linguistic prejudices for political gains. The elements involved in the campaign are using fake violent images and content to attract people abroad, giving a false impression of human rights violations. Joint. Three-point terms of reference have also been set for the task force. The political party which organized this protest has different opinions within the party itself, and the party's powerful figures are being blamed for the failure of the protest. Accusations and incitement against the government and its institutions is their common narrative.

The prime minister has made a good decision to bring out the facts by forming a task force. There are also possibilities that the government will ban the party or impose governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The actual situation in this regard will be clear only after the recommendations of the Joint Task Force, but it should be kept in mind that the results of such measures can be more negative than positive. Restrictions spread frustration and anxiety among people and The development process of the country is affected. In favor of a successful country system, such measures and laws can be implemented which strengthen understanding, balance and moderation. Political principles of authority If the unnecessary use of power cannot benefit the government, the opposition should not waste its energies in the expectation of it.