DefinePK

Abstract

<jats:p>Public diplomacy is an attempt made by governments to correspond directly with foreign publics. Each country has its own objectives to fulfil through public diplomacy, including image building and relationship building in the longer run. Nowadays, states frequently utilize Public Diplomacy to pursue their national interests. Pakistan is among the states that suffer from the menace of a negative perception owing to the country�s association with terrorism and instability. Now that the country has effectively won the War on Terror and an improved internal security situation prevails, the next step shall be towards improving its reputation by using public diplomacy. In this article, the authors delve into emphasizing why public diplomacy is imperative and the need of the hour for Pakistan, and how it can reform and rebuild its international image by employing an effective public diplomacy strategy.</jats:p>