MEDIA-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN: A STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE PTI AND PDM PERIODS

Authors

  • Shabnam Sharif
  • Kamran Azam
  • *Muhammad Tufail

Abstract

This study examines media-government relations in Pakistan during the Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) government (2018-2022) and the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) coalition government (2022-present). Through structural-functional analysis, the research investigates how democratic legitimacy, technological advancement, and youth social media engagement influence media freedom. Using mixed-methods including surveys (n=100) a, findings reveal significant improvements in media freedom during the PDM period, strong correlations between democratic legitimacy and media independence, and technology's role in circumventing traditional government controls. The study validates three key hypotheses about democratic governance and media relations while providing.

Keywords: Media-government relations, Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), coalition government, Pakistan.

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Published

2025-12-30

How to Cite

Shabnam Sharif, Kamran Azam, & *Muhammad Tufail. (2025). MEDIA-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN: A STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE PTI AND PDM PERIODS. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(12), 509–521. Retrieved from https://policyjssr.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/687

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Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): Policy Journal of Social Science Review

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