Misinformation and Fake News

 Published 3 years ago:  Daily Dawn emphasizes the importance of newspapers in combating fake news and maintaining democratic values amid a turbulent media landscape.

 Published 3 years ago:  Eighty-five employees of Pakistan Television have been found to hold fake educational degrees, sparking investigations and salary recovery efforts.

 Published 3 years ago:  Sindh Police have arrested a fake woman journalist for extorting money while posing as a TV reporter in Karachi's Garden area.

 Published 3 years ago:  FIA has arrested an individual for impersonating PM Shehbaz Sharif on Twitter, revealing concerns over misinformation and fake social media accounts.

 Published 4 years ago:  Prominent journalists face backlash after sharing a fake letter from Shah Mehmood Qureshi, previously dismissed by the Foreign Ministry.

 Published 4 years ago:  Dawn mistakenly cited a fake tweet from a federal finance ministry spokesperson regarding fuel prices, prompting a clarification and regret from the paper.

 Published 4 years ago:  The FIA has arrested a man for obtaining US visas by impersonating a journalist, revealing significant concerns regarding visa fraud.

 Published 4 years ago:  Saleem Safi has issued an apology for sharing a fake photo of Shahryar Afridi being searched at New York's JFK Airport, amidst criticism.

 Published 4 years ago:  The Ministry of Information and media representatives in Pakistan plan to create a committee to tackle fake news and enhance media regulations.

 Published 4 years ago:  The CPNE calls for a legal definition of fake news amid concerns over the rushed approval of the PMDA bill in Pakistan.

 Published 4 years ago:  Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry announced the PMDA's role in combating fake news, which was highlighted as a national security threat by COAS Bajwa.

 Published 4 years ago:  A study reveals Pakistani media lacks widespread climate misinformation, emphasizing the influence of local journalists on environmental reporting.

 Published 4 years ago:  Karachi police have arrested three fake journalists involved in harassing women and extorting the business community in Bilal Colony.

 Published 4 years ago:  Four fake journalists were arrested in Jhang for extorting money from local petrol pumps using fake press cards and posing as authorities.

 Published 4 years ago:  Pakistan collaborates with Facebook to combat COVID-19 misinformation, providing over 32 million people with accurate health information.

 Published 4 years ago:  President Arif Alvi calls for curbing fake news in the media, urging ethical journalism and accurate information dissemination.

 Published 4 years ago:  Facebook has removed dozens of fake accounts and pages from Pakistan that were spreading misinformation and violating platform policies.

 Published 4 years ago:  A 19-year-old Pakistani teen died while filming a TikTok video, mistakenly shooting himself with a loaded gun during a fake suicide stunt.

 Published 5 years ago:  EU DisinfoLab outlines a satirical guide on creating a fake media outlet to highlight disinformation tactics in the digital age.

 Published 5 years ago:  Peshawar Police are investigating a fake social media post alleging rape and murder of a girl, causing distress to both families involved.

 Published 5 years ago:  PEMRA has issued notices to five TV channels for broadcasting unverified claims about Kuwaiti pilots, demanding a response within two weeks.

 Published 5 years ago:  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government bans fake social media channels to combat misinformation and restricts their access to government events.

 Published 6 years ago:  The PFUJ condemns the Sindh Police's harassment of journalists through fake cases, urging immediate investigation into the matter.

 Published 6 years ago:  Sri Lankan social networks experienced a surge in fake news following the Easter bombings, reflecting government challenges in managing disinformation.

 Published 7 years ago:  Umar Saif highlights the prevalence of fake accounts on Twitter in Pakistan, affecting genuine user interaction and political discourse.

 Published 7 years ago:  Singapore's new 'fake news' legislation threatens press freedom by imposing severe penalties on online platforms for false information!

 Published 7 years ago:  Social media has fueled tensions between India and Pakistan with widespread circulation of fake news amid escalating military conflicts.

 Published 7 years ago:  Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appeared in court over allegations of spreading fake news related to a corruption expose.