Portrayal of Pakistan’s Image in International Press Regarding Operation Zarb E Azab
Abstract
This study is an attempt to find out the image of Pakistan developed by international community regarding operation Zarb E Azab. The researcher selected the international Elite Press from USA, UK, China, and India. In what ways this selected Elite Press (EP) portrayed, constructed and framed Pakistan’s image in their editorial pages and news reports regarding the operation Zarb E Azab (Z-E-A). Therefore, the researcher used framing theory for theoretical support of the study. For data collection researcher took help from the content analysis method by using defined categories. The result shows, Pakistan’s Image was positively developed at the international level, and international community and appreciated the Pakistan civil leadership role and military action against terrorism. Operation Z-E-A destroyed the militant groups and made the Pakistani society peaceful and established the terrorism free image of Pakistan. The Global Terrorism Index (GTI), 2017 report also admired Pakistan's military efforts
Authors
Syed Ali Hassan Shah
Ph. D Scholar, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr Farish Ullah Yousafzai
Professor, Centre for Media and Communication Dean of Arts, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan