Media, Communication, and Social Development: Exploring the Impact of Mass Media in Pakistan

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2025
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Abstract
This paper takes a deep dive into how mass media influences society in Pakistan. The discussion is about everything from television and radio to print, cinema, and especially those digital platforms we all use. We used a mixed-methods approach for this study, which means we combined a nationwide survey with focus groups and interviews with key informants. This helped us figure out the connections between things like media exposure, trust in what we see and hear, political engagement, intergroup tolerance, and gender norms. When people have access to a variety of media, they tend to engage more in civic discussions and are more willing to participate in community activities. Now, when it comes to entertainment media, we noticed some gradual shifts toward more egalitarian views on gender, especially among younger folks. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation; the impact can really differ based on language and region. Reliable sources can boost positive outcomes. We also gathered qualitative stories that show how media frames national issues, normalizes civic norms, and sometimes even fuels divisions. The implications for policy are pretty clear. We should be investing in media literacy, strengthening content that serves the public interest, promoting diverse language representation, and pushing for transparency among platforms and broadcasters. We could really harness the potential of Pakistan’s media landscape while also tackling the risks tied to misinformation, polarization, and exclusion.
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Authors Mohammad Mudasir Chandio, Sher Zaman
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Journal Annals of Human and Social Sciences
Year 2025
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10.35484/ahss.2025(6-III)52
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https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/1070
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