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Pakistan, which has been continuously spreading false news and propaganda against India, is now itself facing the fear of fake news. To counter this, the government has also decided to release huge amount of money. The federal government has allocated Rs 2 billion to tackle the growing threat of fake news and misinformation campaigns targeting state institutions, according to Pakistani media reports.
Economic Coordination Committee headed by Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb [ईसीसी] This decision was taken during the meeting. The move aims to strengthen efforts to counter misinformation being deliberately spread to undermine national security and political stability. a significant portion of the allocated budget, [1.945 बिलियन रुपये]will go to the Defense Ministry. It is being told that this step also has the support of Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir.
According to the report, in a detailed briefing, the ECC was told that the Army’s Public Relations Wing, Inter-Services Public Relations [आईएसपीआर] Is at the forefront of combating misinformation. However, as disinformation tactics continue to evolve, there is a need to enhance ISPR’s capabilities.
According to media reports, this decision of the government has further angered the citizens of Pakistan who are facing record-high inflation, poverty and unemployment. Let us tell you that Pakistan has been facing economic crisis for a long time and all its hopes are based on foreign debt. Critics have criticized the government for focusing on narrative control rather than addressing immediate domestic crises such as healthcare, education and food security.
