The term “deep state” refers to a coordinated effort by career government employees and other individuals to influence public policy without regard for democratically elected leadership. It is actually the expansion of military complexes and corporate vested interests.
The deep state works on the principle that common citizens have no understanding of the complex affairs of the policymakers, hence their collective wisdom to choose elected representatives is not deemed good for the country.
According to Jerome Corsi, an American political commentator, the first principle of all propaganda and disinformation involves the manipulation of public opinion by the creation of a lie – known in today’s terminology as a “narrative,” that is “crafted to be sufficiently credible so a persistent campaign of repeating the lie can change public opinion, even if the lie – the “narrative” or the “meme’”– is totally untrue, concocted without any basis in fact, evidence, or reality.”
To ensure the propaganda spreads, any facts that disprove the disinformation meme are dismissed as “conspiracy theories” – a term designed to disparage anyone bold enough to have perceived the truth. He further states that the forces behind the propaganda (deep state) firmly believe that well-crafted disinformation memes cannot be refuted or defeated by the truth and to do so, a greater, more immediate crisis that demands the 24/7 attention of all deep state actors and propagandists is needed.
To make it simple, it can be said that the rule to manipulate the minds of people or to manufacture public opinion is to engage them in the issues which are actually not threatening to the monopoly and hegemony of the deep state. The art of creating non-existent threats and fictional stories about the crimes of opponents does a good job for the corporations and institutions who want to allow the subconscious of the masses to be dictated. In the modern day, minds are held hostage with the help of every available communication tool.
In Pakistan, the deep state has always been successful in undermining democracy and the opposition. In fact, it has always successfully asserted its authority on each and every domain of society. The nexus of mullahs, property tycoons and businessmen and serving and retired bureaucrats and opportunistic politicians have all lent their support to the invisible forces in order for the deep state to maintain a successful business enterprise.
Elected governments were toppled, elected representatives were hanged or sent to prison, wars were waged, jihad and extremism were introduced in the name of patriotism – in fact, the ideology of the founding father of the nation, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was hijacked, but not a single person has ever been brought to justice for all the mishaps and misadventures. Instead, through the propaganda machine, the elected representatives and democracy have always been targeted and held responsible for the blunders of the deep state.
Fatima Jinnah was declared a traitor and a non-Muslim because she challenged the narrative of the deep state. Sheikh Mujib was called a traitor, and then it was Zulfikar Bhutto. Benazir Bhutto was given the office of prime minister on the condition that she would not interfere in internal-security policy and foreign affairs. Dictatorships were imposed, and wars sponsored by the US and Saudi Arabia were fought in the name of patriotism and protecting religion.
Then, after Pervez Musharraf’s exit, the invisible forces changed the policy, and instead of direct interference, they ran affairs from behind closed doors.
It is a known fact that you can start a war but you can never end it until you win it. While ousting prime minister Nawaz Sharif, the invisible forces never expected resilience from him, and this miscalculation gave him a small window through which to come back. Of course, with all his experience it did not take too long for him to emerge as a grave threat to the deep state.
Elected representatives have always been portrayed as villains, but for the first time, it is the invisible forces and their allies who have been deemed part of the problem, not the solution
His mammoth public gatherings, his ability to retain his party’s electoral vote bank and his narrative of “respect my vote” weakened the invisible forces and put them on the back foot. So the nexus of clerics, the property and faith mafia, the corporations, the media houses – all were given the task of denting the influence of the dissident Sharif, but nothing worked.
Finally what the invisible forces decided was again to use the judiciary to silence the voice of Sharif. After his disqualification, banning his speeches is another step that is going to be taken in the weeks to come.
One wonders, with so many resources and so much power, if the invisible forces are not able to win the war of propaganda, then how on earth will they win it by silencing Sharif? It seems they are losing with each passing day and the dissident voices from Punjab are actually making them weaker and weaker. No one could have ever imagined that Punjab, a traditionally pro-establishment province, would one day challenge the establishment and stand with a political leader.
So the question then arises, is this the end for the deep state? The answer is not clear. The power and resources the invisible forces have at their disposal are unmatchable, and if Sharif can win this battle, this will be history in the making. To do so he will need the support of the masses on the ground. Will he be able to launch an effective agitation movement, and will the invisible forces allow him to go to that extent?
The other way to push the invisible forces is to bring new legislation into the National Assembly against disqualifying elected representatives. This would again lead to confrontation. It seems that both the invisible forces and Sharif have burned their boats and only one of them will survive. The problem is that this battle for survival will only weaken the federation and the state. Elected representatives have always been portrayed as villains, but for the first time, it is the invisible forces and their allies who have been deemed part of the problem, not the solution.
While Baluchistan is burning and the voices of dissenting youth rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the protests in Punjab could make the situation deteriorate further, and even Sharif will not then be able to control the situation and outcome if he launches a campaign of agitation.
The deep state exists in almost all the countries in the world, but generally, it has drawn a certain red line that it never crosses. In contrast, the deep state in Pakistan has drawn a line for all the other players and if they try to cross it, it can go to any extent. The red line needs to be redefined, and as in the civilized world, this red line should belong to the elected representatives, not to the deep state.
Yes, the presence of the deep state cannot be negated and unfortunately will continue to exist, but not with hegemony on state affairs. It is time to make a good choice and leave the business of policymaking to the elected representatives.
After all, with all the pessimism called “reality” or taking a “practical approach” in corporate culture and a corporation-dominated world, the truth still remains that states are always successfully ruled and run by the elected representatives of the people, not by non-state actors or the state within the state that is referred to as the deep state.
Th deep state will always come up with a new strategy to destabilise the government. Need of the hour is for the pro democratic forces to unite.
You are a student of economics ? Hope you know what those democratic forces have don’t to Pakistani economy ? They couldn’t even manage the balance of payments. Lol or are one of those ??
What should a deep state do when it’s president sleeps with prostitutes from an enemy country? just a tiny example let alone billions of corruption, murders, extortion and blah blah blah. I’m not talking bullshit I used to work for one of these bastards in a foreign country and have seen unbelievable stuff with my own eyes. To my mind the author is on payroll and believes in BS called democracy.
The Shariffs must account for their wealth
Shame on you for defending NS and PPP who are parasites thriving on the resources of this country .Just see kids dying of hunger in Thar and poor people who succumb to death outside hospitals in Punjab but don’t get a bed
excellent reflection of Pakistan
Sami Babloo military ki training battle ke liye hoti hy ya karobar chlane ke liye?
From 51-58 (7 years) we had six PMs. Nazimudin was removed by Governor General and assemblies desolved. Four PMs were removed by Iskander Mirza before he promulgated country’s first martial law and eventually sacked 20 days later by Gen Ayub Khan. The latter’s tenure is known as golden era due to massive industrialisation and rapid economic growth. The populist socialist policies of Bhutto which nationalised everything ruined flourishing economy. Under Zia, growth rate again rose from 4 to 6.5 percent. From 1988 to 1999, growth plunged drastically from 6/7 percent to 3/4 percent, poverty level rose to 33 percent, inflation was in double digits and the foreign debt amounted the entire GDP of Pakistan. Between 2003-07, GDP more than doubled from 3/4 to 7 percent, debt burden and poverty halved and 13 million jobs were created. Pakistan was included in N-11. Foreign exchange reserves raised to 16.4 billion USD and per capita income doubled.
After Panama leaks, PM of Iceland and Minister of Industries (Spain) resigned. Whereas, the PM of Pakistan had to be kicked out of public office after fair judicial trial and even then he tried to become member Parliament. Shameless criminal!
Want more Mr. Conspiracy Theorist?
Imad Zafar, there is no substance in ur article. I don’t think that ur a journalist-as there is no evidence on anything in ur writing.
I would suggest you read well, inform properly yourself and then think about writing articles. What NAWAZ and Co. are doing in Public rallies (befooling ppl and claiming innocence), you are doing the same here in the article. Only difference is that unlike NAWAZ and Co your audience here is well educated and knowlegeable. So donot fool yourself!
In today’s complex geo political scenario one has to diffretiate between international and regional establishments. American Deep state according to alternative media outfits is suspected of an outgrowth of the globalists and corporate giants…while regional deep states; Pakistan and Egypt are the guardians nation States and protectors national and ideological boundaries… The are also the victims of converted propaganda and disinformation…
This article is excellent expose of 5 th dimensional war against Pakistan unleashed by Pakistan’s enemies
I think when politics become dynastic, bad governance is rampant with no socio economic development and chasm between politicians and people turns into gulf, deep state will get involved. Budget of two mega projects in lahore equals annual development budget of KPK. Balochistan had PML n hover but we’re the two comparable. Author is mistaken that Nawaz sharif and princess is drawi
G huge crowds. They are just good at maintaining the status quo and that’s it.
To be honest I like, that anti democratic Force Wich is against nawaz sharief
Sami Babloo, allow me to correct you on your perception that India is generous to its military. Our military men are paid much less and have fewer post retirement benefits than their civil counterparts. The facilities provided are always much inferior when compared with their civil counterparts. As a result, military services is not a preferred career option for most of the young men. Military procurement is so cumbersome that the defense minister had to use emergency procurement procedures even for items as basic as small arms. In India, politicians have the best of everything. Practically every thing is free, good pay, no work and life time pension, travel and medical insurance. The only saving grace is a few very good men and women.
Rao Rao ok? According to your logic the government should improve the economy, give more funds to the military & provide better housing to its people ??
Vijayan John mate with all due respect, whatever you said only indicates of the corruption within your military and it has nothing to do with your government because your government is providing a lot of budget to the military. The budget of just Indian navy is more than the entire budget of Pakistani military.
It is not confined to Pakistan only.All the countries in the world including US and India are dominated and influenced by establishment (deep state), though their level of influence may vary from country to country.
The enemies of Pakistan have started their onslaught, via newspapers, tv, journals and journalists. Nothing new but all Will be defeated. Nobody seems.to notice the atrocities in India, Myanmar, Yemen, Syria and the racism being promoted in Europe and US. They only notice the deep state I Pakistan. The magic $$€€££ always works.
The column is based on why NS is summoned by court…. its like pro PMLN approach, you should have known the past, these political figures are the creation of deep state actor,
Name any one politcal party in the current scenerio who has never been the part of deep state actors in their good times.
Now they are being toppled by their beloved deep state actors because they have weak roots in the public.
And sir you mentioned manzoor pashteen’s movement which is supported by foriegn deep state actors who dont want to see a stable pakistan and also weaken the future plans of china.
Please do some analysis before and after 9/11strtagey changes by our deep state actors.
You can’t portrate the whole picture with only one color.
In the last pleas let me say this democracy or dictatorship these are not systems rather these are methods to run a state’s system.
Our system never changed since 1947 which is based on capitalism which totaly against tje spirit of islam. Every faction of society including mullahs, establishment, politicians and yes ofcourse NGOs contributed to prevail the capitalism in our society.
If you have some thing to say to change our system then share it..
But don’t let ur self to trap in false ideolgies.
Can U tell me one thing that a single political leader was/ is able to win in election without the help of deep state.Was nawaz really won in 2013 election?