November 11, 2025Cogent Arts and HumanitiesOpen Access

The representation of the Afghan Taliban government: a critical discourse analysis of Pakistani media reports

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Critical discourse analysis reveals how media reshapes public opinion on the Taliban, indicating ideological shifts in representation.

Media representations highlight the Taliban's transition to a perceived legitimate government, reshaping public opinion.
The analysis reveals the use of positive framing in elite newspapers like The News and Dawn during August to December 2021.
Employing critical discourse analysis, the study examines language strategies used to support Taliban legitimacy in media.
Understanding media discourse is crucial for analyzing shifts in regional and global perspectives on post-conflict issues.

Ahmad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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