Social Media Revolution

Social media: playing a part in world politics Case in point: Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, African Continent

Pakistani Scenario 1. 2. 3. 4. 18 million people want Zardari to resign Chief Justice reinstatement Bless a bible day Post world-cup cricket support

Societal Ills Ask audience to list them: e.g. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Corruption No leadership No accountability Lack of transparency Terrorism Negative sentiments

Case in point: 1. Shooting of youth in Karachi 2. Beatings of brothers in Sialkot

Question: WHY are we not as effective in leveraging the power of social media as the african nations doing the same, when we are a lot better than them in many aspects 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lack of focus? Lack of passion? Self serving society? We simply don t care enough? Is poverty a major factor?

WHAT are the things we can tackle very easily through social media, and how?

1. Educate people 2. Propogate equality, exchange information on rights 3. At least condemn bad occurrences, not just share them! 4.