Identity Construction Through Language: A Case Study of the Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Speech at UNGA in 2019

In the light of Social Identity Theory (Tajfel & Turner, 1979), the present research has unveiled Khan's religious identity via his speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA,2019), the research highlights his role as an advocate of human rights, peace, and justice and analyses how his lexical choices reflect his personate in front of the global Muslim community. The research presents him as a proponent of moral and global values advocating against hostile and intolerant behavior of the global community with Muslims like islamophobia. It also highlights Khan's unified Muslim identity which challenges Western stereotypes of Islam. The study reveals how Khan's linguistic choices frame his religious identity and define his own persona. This research exposes the pivotal role language plays in constructing identity, diplomatic relations, international political negotiations, world affairs, and global attitudes toward Islam.