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More; not less, democracy

What is needed is an approach which yields desired outcomes while harmonizing with the espoused values.

Shoaib Sultan
Aug 27, 2023
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In the context of Orwell's "1984," events in Pakistan mirror a dystopian tale, like I have written about earlier. The events highlight the Ministry of Truth's language manipulation, revealing its deceitful function and the disconnect between its name and actual intent. This Orwellian institution reshapes historical narratives to align with power's agenda, illustrating the paradoxical nature of its name and the erosion of truth.

Imran Khan PTI Leader (Pic Source: X/@PTIofficial)

Additionally, Newspeak's linguistic manipulation mirrors reality distortion, as concepts like "truth" become adaptable to prevailing agendas, akin to the Ministry's role in shaping reality through language.

A Parallel to Orwell's "1984"
Drawing a contemporary parallel, the situation in Pakistan echoes themes of distorted truth and manipulated reality. The comments of the caretaker prime minister resonate as a chilling echo of Newspeak, where the pursuit of "social order" takes precedence over “the rule of law”, obscuring the fact that the absence of the latter is …

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