Afghan Twitter revives “Napak Army” rhetoric, attacking Pakistan Army with extremist narratives amid Taliban’s governance failures.
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Al Mirsad Playbook: Afghanistan’s Media Strategy Against Pakistan
Al Mirsad isn’t just another media outlet—it’s Afghanistan’s propaganda arm, using narratives reminiscent of terrorist groups to fuel tensions with Pakistan.
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ISKP’s Threat to AIG: What’s at Stake for Afghanistan?
ISKP’s threat is pushing Afghanistan into chaos. The assassination of a top Taliban leader exposes deep vulnerabilities in AIG’s control.
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“Those Spreading Fake News for Vested Political Interests Need to be Brought to Justice”: Top Military Brass
COAS warns against propaganda for vested interests, insisting those responsible must be brought to justice.
Pakistan-Iran Crisis: Check or Checkmate?
The Pakistan-Iran Crisis unfolds like a geopolitical chessboard—from the Iranian strikes to Telegram messages and propaganda. Was the Iranian strike a calculated strategic move or an unforeseen misstep?
Chitral – The (Dis)Information Incursion
TTP’s audience reach in the digital spaces posit how militants are equipped to start information catastrophes. The recent events in Chitral are a telling.
India: Hindutva’s Offensive Against History
Since the dawn of humanity, politicians have sought recognition for themselves and their political ambitions. Tyrants have routinely tried to manipulate, alter, and exploit history so as to advance their political agendas. This is precisely what India is doing today.
Leadership: Between Romanticism and Realism
For centuries, what constitutes good leadership has been an intriguing subject. In South Asia, such paradoxes in theories in the context of nation-building are exemplified by the propensity of the general public to transform their enthusiasm into slavish loyalty.
The Urgency of Securitizing Disinformation
While Pakistan has an ample sum of troubles to deal with, here is a case for why it should securitize disinformation. In hybrid and 5th generation warfare, cyberspace and disinformation campaigns are extremely lethal weapons used by enemy states. Hence, counter mechanisms must be a top priority.
Bollywood: India’s Propaganda Tool
In Modi\’s India, the religious extremists and ultra-nationalists are using the media as a tool of propaganda to justify their unjustifiable atrocities and violence against Muslims and other minorities in India.
