This paper explores the trajectory of viral video culture in Pakistan, tracing its roots from the early Flash Video (.flv) era to the contemporary high-definition landscape of TikTok and YouTube. It examines how the medium of video has transitioned from a niche method of sharing political gaffes and comedic skits to a dominant force shaping national narratives. By analyzing the technical constraints of the past, the algorithmic amplification of the present, and the intense social discussions that follow, this study argues that viral videos in Pakistan serve as a mirror to the country’s evolving socio-political identity, often bypassing traditional state-controlled media narratives to create a chaotic but vibrant digital public sphere.
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