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The Role of Critical Discourse Analysis in Understanding Misinformation and Fake News in Pakistani Media

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Misinformation and fake news have become pervasive issues in Pakistani media, influencing public perception, political discourse, and social behaviour. This paper applies Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine how misinformation is constructed, disseminated, and received in the Pakistani media landscape. Using Norman Fairclough’s three-dimensional model and Van Dijk’s socio-cognitive approach, this study explores the linguistic and ideological structures underlying fake news narratives. The findings reveal that misinformation is often framed through sensationalism, ideological bias, and rhetorical strategies that manipulate public opinion. The study contributes to understanding the role of language in shaping media discourse and suggests strategies for mitigating the effects of misinformation.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14860116

Authors: Aber Nasia, Umar Riaz, Najam ul Hassan, Hira Munir, Beenish Anwar

Institutions: Riphah International University, National College of Business Administration and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Misinformation and Its Impacts

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893117432

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