Realising the power of social media network (SMN) in attracting the young users of Facebook and Twitter to politics, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) former president and Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif on Friday made his debut on the social media network (SMN).
Shahbaz had kept himself at arm length from social media networks giving him less weight than former rival late former governor Salmaan Taseer who remained active on twitter till his last breath. But Shahbaz could not resist the demand after the youth-infested Imran Khan show at Minar-e-Pakistan showed the potential for politicians to use facebook, twitter and other SMNs.
“Imran Khan, stole the show on October 30 and became the icon of the youth, due to his active participation and presence on social media network. This is hard fact and the CM decided to join SMNs to get in line with new trends and find space in the youth,” analyst said. Considering it the demand of the times, the younger Sharif launched his official Facebook page.
Here are Shahbaz’s official pages:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Sharif.Shehbaz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz
Pring: http://www.pringit.com/ShehbazSharif/
Punjab government spokesman Pervaiz Rashid said the move was not PML-N official policy but everyone, including party leaders had right to use facebook and other social media networks to remain in touch with people.
Shahbaz Sharif makes facebook debut
