Pakistan, May 28 -- At a time when media credibility is under scrutiny, a troubling trend is emerging in the Pakistani news landscape. There is a growing disconnect between what is reported on mainstream television news media and how it is represented on social media.

For millions of viewers whose primary exposure to news comes via platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter), a screenshot or caption often becomes their entire understanding of a story. But these brief, decontextualized summaries frequently mislead, misinform, or sensationalize, warping the public's perception of what is being reported.

A content analysis from major Pakistani News channels reveals troubling patterns. Captions used in social media p...