Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says a coordinated negative information campaign, initiated from outside Pakistan with malicious intent, has been observed for the past few days.

In a post on X, he said this campaign’s objective is to create deliberate confusion and spread misinformation by quoting unnamed sources and officials. This unprofessional attempt to discredit Pakistan’s role in promoting sustainable peace in the region reflects the frustration of those who are weary of peace.

He said facts and verification by credible domestic media sources as well as multiple fact-check forums have already called out the propaganda.

The Minister said we understand quite clearly that behind such stories are certain elements, mainly the detractors of peace, who are unable to come to terms with Pakistan’s role for peace in the region as well as Pakistan’s continued and successful fight against foreign-sponsored and abetted terrorism. He said elimination of terrorism, resolution of disputes, and prevalence of peace perhaps does not suit those behind this malicious campaign.

The Minister said that Pakistan and its responsible media will continue to expose the nefarious designs of those behind this coordinated campaign. He said the efforts and role of Pakistani media and influencers to unmask this malicious campaign are most commendable.