Social Media Activism and Policy Change in Pakistan

Abstract

Social media activism has end up a revolution withinside the united states of america of Pakistan because it offers a channel for human beings to take part in governance, recommend for social justice and impact coverage-making. Platforms inclusive of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp for short speaking and spreading of information, producing public opinion and on-line campaigning in opposition to corruption, gender primarily based totally violence, surroundings and human rights violations. The effects of social media activism are mediated with the aid of using different factors along with net access, political structures, virtual literacy and socio-financial inequalities in bringing approximately coverage change. This study focuses on the dynamics, results and problems of digital activism in Pakistan, with case studies and empirical research to gain insights about the relationship between online civic engagement and policy reform. The findings help highlight the potential of social media to enhance participatory democracy but highlight structural barriers that limit the impact of social media.