Disinformation, Digital Propaganda, and the Erosion of the Rule of Law

Disinformation in Pakistan exploits social media to manipulate perception, undermine the judiciary, and destabilize governance.

While online narratives often claim to expose corruption or political repression, coordinated digital propaganda masks a strategic effort to delegitimize state institutions. This commentary examines the interplay of monetized disinformation, coordinated amplification, and selective framing, revealing how Pakistan’s digital ecosystem substitutes outrage for evidence and destabilizes governance.