Pakistan needs to learn the usage of social media as a tool in the digital war against India

[sady]

Pakistan needs to learn the usage of social media as a tool in the digital war against India


The most effective tool of war in modern times is social media. Every battle is being fought through propaganda

February 24, 2016, 10:48 pm

http://nation.com.pk/Blogger/farah-adeed
Farah Adeed

Pakistan has to accept that “one of the mobile phone numbers linked to those who attacked the Pathankot airbase had been traced to the Jaish-e-Mohammed group’s headquarters in Bahawalpur. Mr. Aziz called the lodging of the FIR in connection with the Pathankot assault a ‘logical and positive step’ in bringing the perpetrators to justice.”

Interestingly, in response Indian defence minister Manohar Parrikar stated, “Pakistan's FIR on Pathankot attack is not enough.”

Do anyone of us remember that after a few minutes who was being blamed by Indian media without any investigation? How did they come to know without any investigation at that time, that the terrorists belonged to Pakistan? It may be not surprising for our Indian friends but it is for us all.

I discussed the two above-mentioned events, what the intention was and which tactics were used in shaping and manipulating public thinking and mass psychology. The point which I want to make is that we need to understand that this is a war that can only be fought through narrative shaping and image building tactics and that we, the Pakistanis, need to learn this tool. The most effective tool of war in modern times is social media. Every battle is being fought through propaganda. Pakistan’s educated youth needs to come out of traditional use of Facebook and Twitter, where they only share selfies, let people know which place or hotel they visited, and express their love for their loved ones.

In the end I want to put some questions for the serious students of Political Science and International Relations to ponder upon: What is reality and how is it constructed? How does it work in the age of Facebook and Twitter? What is the process of manipulation of facts, controlling mass psychology and shaping public opinion in the 21st century? What are the dynamics, sole objectives and orientations of this virtual war? And how can ordinary people play their part in this modern digital war?

 

[GoldenRatio1618]

Indian they are miss using social media against Pakistan against Pakistani people only on Facebook, twitter thousands of such pages created by Indians on the name of Pakistani baloch, pashtoon people and with Pakistani Muslims youth names with their pictures when you go through those types of pages you will find their hindi wording, hindu propaganda and when you will go to trace owners all links go to fake accounts or indian i.p addresses not only this with fake id's of muslim names they also comments against Pakistan especially they are active using Baloch identity against Pakistan and Pak Army even if you check indian defence facebook page they will share one post with pre-arrange comments, likes then they will share in such manner no other user can comment on their post against india just they read their fake propaganda and what abusive words are posting is shared against Pakistan.

 

[sady]

The worst form of propaganda is truth with little falsehood mixed. Obvious propaganda is counter productive. I am writing a piece on that specially how some of our liberal newspapers are towing a line and how the comments section under online news is manipulated for desired effect. Next wars will be for heart and minds,you conquer these rest will follow shortly.

 

[Imad.Khan]

i have noticed that when ever there is a topic of Pakistan or anything related to Pakistan on any website/forum or any social media, you will find indian trolls trying to malign the image of Pakistan.

 

[sady]

i have noticed that when ever there is a topic of Pakistan or anything related to Pakistan on any website/forum or any social media, you will find indian trolls trying to malign the image of Pakistan.

These are paid full time psy war operatives, they have english or western ids and populate message boards and news boards. They scan for every report on Pakistan and have only few themes to malign Pakistan. The people in west already have sympathetic ears to anything against Pakistan anyway. It does affect in longer run policy making of foreign countries for Pakistan as these countries do have to look after their electorate.

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

everyone should aim for christine fairs twitter lol....that bloody witch

Indian they are miss using social media against Pakistan against Pakistani people only on Facebook, twitter thousands of such pages created by Indians on the name of Pakistani baloch, pashtoon people and with Pakistani Muslims youth names with their pictures when you go through those types of pages you will find their hindi wording, hindu propaganda and when you will go to trace owners all links go to fake accounts or indian i.p addresses not only this with fake id's of muslim names they also comments against Pakistan especially they are active using Baloch identity against Pakistan and Pak Army even if you check indian defence facebook page they will share one post with pre-arrange comments, likes then they will share in such manner no other user can comment on their post against india just they read their fake propaganda and what abusive words are posting is shared against Pakistan.

ive seen the same.....lol

 

[Imad.Khan]

everyone should aim for christine fairs twitter lol....that bloody witch

Check this article about Christine Fair

mwcnews,net/focus/analysis/41702-christine-fair,html

P.S. i am unable to add URLs so i have changed the . for , in the above link

 

[Super Falcon]

Yes agree time to play dirty game which we dont wanna play but we are been given no option instead of wasting money on afghanistan development use it against india in western media too

 

[Brickwall]

First of all Indian government dont hire media monkeys to answer every troll on social sites and secondly if you really want to take on Indian with its enormous population with every increasing media connectivity, you need to bring about tech revolution with in your country.

 

[Spring Onion]

First of all Indian government dont hire media monkeys to answer every troll on social sites and secondly

well Indian government itself is a monkey who cannot differentiate between a fake and real FB/twitter account

if you really want to take on Indian with its enormous population with every increasing media connectivity, you need to bring about tech revolution with in your country.

Well said. agreed 200%

 

[Brickwall]

well Indian government itself is a monkey who cannot differentiate between a fake and real FB/twitter account

On this i cant argue, not only Indian Government all the government world over are idiots while dealing with new technology

 

[911]

For how long we can keep fighting. Western countries keep us flaming but will never let us have a deciding war ever. Its better to build trust between countries. But our population is immature, easy to manipulate and reactionary. We must ignore minor conflicts if we want to change the face of this region and see prosperity. War is something which is never ending.

 

[Ray_of_Hope]

pak is using social media for such purpose. this website is the biggest proof. you post single bitter truth regarding the pak establishment and you will be banned immediately

The only department in Pakistan which is focusing on a national consensus and narrative building is army or as u call it the establishment.Thats why we Pakistanis will always support them in this cause and wont forgive trolls like you to....
And We know whats right........Times of ignorance are over.Period

 

[litman]

The only department in Pakistan which is focusing on a national consensus and narrative building is army or as u call it the establishment.Thats why we Pakistanis will always support them in this cause and wont forgive trolls like you to....
And We know whats right........Times of ignorance are over.Period

dear no one is an angel .

For how long we can keep fighting. Western countries keep us flaming but will never let us have a deciding war ever. Its better to build trust between countries. But our population is immature, easy to manipulate and reactionary. We must ignore minor conflicts if we want to change the face of this region and see prosperity. War is something which is never ending.

you are right but we are not living in an ideal world but a real world and the reality is that both countries have back stabbed each other many times and are doing so. even if the two govts and militaries want peace then there are many secret hands of foreign powers who don't want these two countries to stop this ongoing arms race.

 

[Dukkar]

Pakistan needs to learn the usage of social media as a tool in the digital war against India


The most effective tool of war in modern times is social media. Every battle is being fought through propaganda

February 24, 2016, 10:48 pm

Farah Adeed

Pakistan has to accept that “one of the mobile phone numbers linked to those who attacked the Pathankot airbase had been traced to the Jaish-e-Mohammed group’s headquarters in Bahawalpur. Mr. Aziz called the lodging of the FIR in connection with the Pathankot assault a ‘logical and positive step’ in bringing the perpetrators to justice.”

Interestingly, in response Indian defence minister Manohar Parrikar stated, “Pakistan's FIR on Pathankot attack is not enough.”

Do anyone of us remember that after a few minutes who was being blamed by Indian media without any investigation? How did they come to know without any investigation at that time, that the terrorists belonged to Pakistan? It may be not surprising for our Indian friends but it is for us all.

I discussed the two above-mentioned events, what the intention was and which tactics were used in shaping and manipulating public thinking and mass psychology. The point which I want to make is that we need to understand that this is a war that can only be fought through narrative shaping and image building tactics and that we, the Pakistanis, need to learn this tool. The most effective tool of war in modern times is social media. Every battle is being fought through propaganda. Pakistan’s educated youth needs to come out of traditional use of Facebook and Twitter, where they only share selfies, let people know which place or hotel they visited, and express their love for their loved ones.

In the end I want to put some questions for the serious students of Political Science and International Relations to ponder upon: What is reality and how is it constructed? How does it work in the age of Facebook and Twitter? What is the process of manipulation of facts, controlling mass psychology and shaping public opinion in the 21st century? What are the dynamics, sole objectives and orientations of this virtual war? And how can ordinary people play their part in this modern digital war?

What Pakistan actually needs to do is close the terrorist training centers . Remember what Hillary said ,you breed poisonous snakes ,you get bitten by them .