Opening of Kartarpur Corridor: A Critical Discourse Analysis that How Indo-Pak Media Projected the Corridor Initiative

Shakeel Shahzad, Zia Ullah and Imad Khan

Review of Politics and Public Policy in Emerging Economies, 2022, vol. 4, issue 1, 1-6

Abstract: ABSTRACT &&Purpose: Taking Kartarpur Corridor opening as a case study, this research paper highlights the divergent perspective prevalence across Indian and Pakistani media.Design/Methodology/Approach: The data was taken from Indian and Pakistani newspapers and selected articles (published from 2020 to 2022) from different religious background. The research paper used critical discourse analysis to draw pertinent conclusions and proffering Pakistan specific media recommendations.Findings: When it comes to informing the public about vital issues, media plays a critical role in presenting diverse viewpoints in line with its own business practices and/ or state narrative. This research revealed that Kartarpur Corridor has been referred to as a symbol of peace and stability, religious tourism, mediation and diplomatic endeavors by Pakistani media. Indian media, on the other hand, concentrated on raising concerns about security and travel modalities, pilgrimage facilities and interstate tensions.Implications/Originality/Value: The research has a great implication with respect to awareness of media, peace and prosperity of the public, positive coverage of media and religious tourism for the republic of India and Pakistan. &&&

Keywords: Positive Coverage; Media propaganda; Peace and prosperity; Kartarpur Corridor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.26710/rope.v4i1.2277

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