A Critical Discourse Analysis of Speeches by Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif at the United Nations General Assembly

Abstract

This study investigates the political discourse of two well-known Pakistani politicians, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif and used Fairclough's 3D model and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as theoretical frameworks. This qualitative research investigates the language and rhetorical techniques used by Ex-Prime Ministers Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan to sway public opinion, rally support, and forward their political objectives through a close analysis of their speeches. Text analysis, discourse practice analysis, and socio-cultural practice analysis are the three primary facets of the research that shed light on the function of language, ideology, and power in political communication. Both leaders, albeit in different ways, successfully communicate with their respective audiences by using a variety of rhetorical strategies, including metaphors, repetition, and analogies. The results shed light on the subtleties of political discourse in Pakistan by highlighting the intricate interactions between language, politics, and society. In the end, this research adds to our knowledge of the dynamics of political communication and governance in Pakistan and provides insightful information to academics, decision-makers, and the general public.