Both Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Judge R Wajihuddin Ahmed expressed their views on the three-member bench's ruling regarding the Punjab assembly elections in their individual tweets. Maryam Nawaz Sharif appears to be critical of the choice and claims that Imran Khan is a pawn in a plot to overthrow the Punjab administration. Judge R. Wajihuddin Ahmed, on the other hand, appears to be in favour of the ruling, claiming that by limiting the power of some covert forces, it maintains the rule of law and improves democracy. Additionally, he makes use of hashtags to show his support for Pakistan's Chief Justice and the Constitution's victory. A critical discourse analysis of these tweets could look at the rhetorical tactics and ideological stances taken by the two authors, as well as how their tweets construct and shape the public's perception of the three-member bench's judgement. It could also look at the broader political and social context in which these tweets were created and how those debates and discourses link to other aspects of Pakistani society.
Language-wise, both tweets are primarily written in Urdu, with Maryam Nawaz Sharif adding a few English loanwords like "determination" and "choose." The tweets also employ formal and literary style, which is typical of Pakistani public debate.
Considering discourse characteristics, Maryam Nawaz Sharif's tweet makes use of emotive and accusing language to frame the choice as a component of a plot against her party and administration. She employs rhetorical strategies like questioning and repetition (of the words "choose" and "hum jaise seholat karon ki") ("toor do taaki hum jaise seholat karon ki moujoodgi aur nigraani mein tumhein dubara select kiya jaye"). In contrast, Justice R. Wajihuddin Ahmed's tweet analyses the ruling in terms of constitutional and legal principles, using more analytical and descriptive language. He uses a rhetorical technique known as rhetorical questions (such as "Magar bila jawaaz?") to challenge the decision to move forward the election date. Additionally, he makes use of hashtags to foster unity and mobilisation around the defence of democracy and the upholding of the rule of law.
Ultimately, both tweets push their respective viewpoints on the three-member bench's ruling using various linguistic and discourse elements. Whereas Justice R. Wajihuddin Ahmed's Twitter is analytical and descriptive, assessing the ruling in terms of legal and constitutional principles, Maryam Nawaz Sharif's post is emotive and accusatory, presenting the decision as a part of a bigger conspiracy against her party.
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Maryam Nawaz Sharif @MaryamNSharif · 2h آج کا فیصلہ اس سازش کا آخری وار ہے جس کا آغاز آئین کو re-write کر کے پنجاب حکومت پلیٹ میں رکھ بنچ کے لاڈلے عمران کو پیش کی گئی کہ لو بیٹا، توڑ دو تاکہ ہم جیسے سہولت کاروں کی موجودگی اور نگرانی میں تمھیں دوبارہ سیلیکٹ کیا جائے۔ Justice R Wajihuddin Ahmed @Justice_R_Wajih · 2h آئین و قانون کے مطابق وقت پر الیکشن کراناEC کی ذمہ داری ہے مگر، بلاجواز، الیکشن کو ۹ اکتوبر تک بڑھادیناکس اختیار کے تحت؟ مختلف نادیدہ قوتوں کا سدباب کرتے ہوئے،SC کاحالیہ فیصلہ عوامی حاکمیت اورآئین کی بالادستی کی جانب ایک اہم قدم ہے! #آج_آئین_کی_جیت_ہوگی #Chief_Justice_of_Pakistan
Maryam Nawaz Sharif @MaryamNSharif · 2h آج کا فیصلہ اس سازش کا آخری وار ہے جس کا آغاز آئین کو re-write کر کے پنجاب حکومت پلیٹ میں رکھ بنچ کے لاڈلے عمران کو پیش کی گئی کہ لو بیٹا، توڑ دو تاکہ ہم جیسے سہولت کاروں کی موجودگی اور نگرانی میں تمھیں دوبارہ سیلیکٹ کیا جائے۔ Justice R Wajihuddin Ahmed @Justice_R_Wajih · 2h آئین و قانون کے مطابق وقت پر الیکشن کراناEC کی ذمہ داری ہے مگر، بلاجواز، الیکشن کو ۹ اکتوبر تک بڑھادیناکس اختیار کے تحت؟ مختلف نادیدہ قوتوں کا سدباب کرتے ہوئے،SC کاحالیہ فیصلہ عوامی حاکمیت اورآئین کی بالادستی کی جانب ایک اہم قدم ہے! #آج_آئین_کی_جیت_ہوگی #Chief_Justice_of_Pakistan
