ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has arranged a media visit to the Line of Control (LoC) for both local and international journalists, taking place today and tomorrow. The initiative aims to counter what Pakistan describes as baseless Indian propaganda about alleged terrorist camps operating along the border.
In an official statement issued Saturday, the ministry stated that the visit is intended to expose the “false and fabricated claims” made by India regarding so-called terrorist hideouts within Pakistani territory.
“Media representatives will be taken to the exact locations falsely identified by Indian authorities as terrorist camps,” the statement noted. “They will witness the ground realities firsthand, which contradict the malicious and unfounded allegations being propagated by India.”
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and its categorical rejection of terrorism in all forms. “The country remains committed to peace, but any act of aggression by India will be met with a swift and decisive response,” the statement added.
India Blocks Official Pakistani Social Media Accounts
In a related development, tensions have further escalated as India has begun blocking the social media accounts of top Pakistani officials. After earlier restrictions on the accounts of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), India has now also blocked the official account of Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
According to state-run news agency APP, Tarar had used international media platforms to highlight India’s human rights violations in Kashmir and the silencing of dissent. The blocking of his account is being viewed in Islamabad as an attempt by the Indian government to suppress criticism.
The move comes in the wake of an alleged attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 people dead. India promptly blamed Pakistan without presenting evidence, sparking a series of retaliatory actions, including:
- Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (Sindh Taas Agreement)
- A 48-hour deadline for Pakistani nationals to leave India
- Blocking of social media accounts belonging to Pakistani politicians, journalists, and even cricketers
Pakistan has rejected the accusations, calling them an attempt to deflect attention from internal unrest and human rights abuses in Indian-administered Kashmir.
