By focusing on digital literacy and respect for privacy, we can foster an online environment that values safety over sensationalism.
“These videos are reclamation,” says Dr. Farid Khan, a sociologist based in Islamabad. “Social media allows individuals from the Pashtun belt to bypass the gatekeepers of TV channels. When a video of a Pathan vlogger goes viral, it creates a sense of pride. It says, 'We are here, we are modern, and we are entertaining.'”
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: Over 71 million active participants engaging daily with major social media networks (SMNs).