The photograph of general Musa Khan shows national identity. The photograph shows him as an ex general of the Pakistani Army. The techniques that used which demonstrate that he is a leader are his body language, clothing and his medals are a symbolism of military leader and that the photograph is an offering gaze.
General Musa Khan is depicted as a leader through his body language, the way he is sitting. His erect upright posture shows us that he is very formal and serious about his job. His body language makes him look authoritative and in charge. Therefore through the use of body language the photograph portrays general Musa Khan as authoritative and as intellectual, two characteristic which are found in leaders.
Secondly by wearing certain type of uniform, general Musa Khan indicates that he is the leader of the Pakistani army and the Hazara people. General Musa Khan is dressed in a traditional general army suit with all his medals and achievement badges. The army suit with medals is a clothing of people who hold important jobs. Each medal represents his achievements and success in his duty. This shows that he is committed to his duty and proud to be a Pakistani and Hazara. The more medals the more power in the society. The symbolism on his hat represents the Pakistani crest, which also shows his national identity. Consequently the photograph conveys the national identity of general Musa Khan as the leader of the Pakistani army through his clothing.
Furthermore his eyes are an offer. His gaze is overted from the viewer. This symbolises that he is looking towards the future. Because he is looking to the future, as a general this means his focused on his duty to protect and defend his country and his people. Also his appearance tells the responder that he is from the Hazara ethnic group. His distinctive features include his epicanthic eye folds eyes and his skin colour which shows that he is Hazara.
Thus the photograph of general Musa Khan