Why Mosharraf Zaidi Was Right
Zaidi’s strength was not aggression; it was command of detail. He came prepared, spoke plainly, and refused to let unverifiable claims stand in for evidence. That alone shifted the dynamic.
For perhaps the first time in a long while, a government representative did not appear defensive or apologetic. He did not concede the framing. And that is precisely why the exchange mattered.
It reminded viewers that journalists are not judges, foreign studios are not courts, and viral narratives are not facts.
Final Word
Criticism of governments is legitimate. Scrutiny is necessary. But outsourcing domestic disputes to international media platforms is neither principled nor strategic.
Pakistan does not need validation from foreign anchors, nor does it need to internalize narratives built on partial information and emotional leverage.
A hard state stands on its institutions, not on appeasement.
On this count, Mosharraf Zaidi was spot on—and the interview proved it.
