Pakistan’s election doesn’t go the way in which the nation’s highly effective army meant – regardless of their media meddling.
This previous week’s elections in Pakistan have been meant to be a formality, the end result – a win for the PMLN – predetermined by the Pakistani army and intelligence equipment.
However regardless of their try and handle the narrative and meddle with politics, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his occasion, the PTI, had an sudden pull with the folks.
Contributors:
Amber Shamsi – Director, Centre for Excellence in Journalism
Asma Shirazi – Anchor, HUM Information
Fahd Husain – President, AIK Information
Moeed Pirzada – Journalist and YouTuber
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John Kirby: US’s messenger on the Gaza Struggle
For Israel’s major backer in its conflict on Gaza, america, getting the messaging proper has not been straightforward. The face of the White Home’s coverage is US Nationwide Safety Council spokesperson John Kirby.
Regardless of some uncomfortable exchanges with reporters, Kirby has maintained an aggressive strategy in his supply. Whether or not audiences are shopping for it’s one other matter.
Meenakshi Ravi explores the determine of the spokesperson and the challenges of being President Biden’s messenger on Gaza.
That includes:
John Nichols – Nationwide affairs correspondent, The Nation
Kristian Denny – Affiliate professor, Columbia College
Prem Thakker – Politics reporter, The Intercept