Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has accused Afghan and Indian social media accounts of spreading misleading claims about unrest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ministry alleged that these accounts used artificial intelligence-generated images, old footage and unrelated videos to create a false impression of instability in the province.
In a fact-check statement published on October 12, the ministry said several social media posts presented unrelated incidents as evidence of chaos in KP. It claimed the posts aimed to mislead audiences about the province’s security situation.
Ministry Identifies Misleading Videos And Images
The ministry said the circulated material included footage of factory fires, protests against electricity load-shedding and videos originating from Syria. According to its statement, social media users shared these visuals with misleading captions to suggest that the incidents had occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Furthermore, the ministry alleged that Afghan and Indian accounts amplified these claims alongside politically motivated social media profiles. It described the activity as a coordinated, foreign-driven propaganda campaign intended to distort public understanding of the province’s situation.
The ministry urged people to exercise caution when viewing unverified content online. It also highlighted the importance of checking the original source and context of videos before sharing them.
Claims Emerge Amid KP Security Concerns
The allegations surfaced amid heightened political and security tensions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities have recently focused on counterterrorism measures, administrative changes and efforts to address concerns about law and order across the province.
Meanwhile, misleading online content can complicate public understanding during periods of uncertainty. Old footage and unrelated images, when presented as current events, can spread confusion and fuel unnecessary alarm among social media users.
The ministry maintained that the circulating posts misrepresented the situation in KP. However, its allegations regarding the accounts’ origins and coordination remain claims made by the government, rather than independently established findings.
Authorities continue to emphasise the need for responsible social media use and verification of information before publication or sharing.
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