Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that a “coordinated negative information campaign” initiated from abroad with “malicious intent” has been observed for the past few days.

“The objective of this is to create deliberate confusion and misinformation, quoting unnamed sources and officials. This unprofessional intent to discredit Pakistan’s role for sustainable peace in the region speaks of the frustration of those who are weary of peace,” Tarar said on X.

“We understand quite clearly that behind such stories are certain elements, mainly the detractors of peace, who are unable to come to terms with Pakistan’s role for peace in the region as well as Pakistan’s continued and successful fight against foreign sponsored and abetted terrorism,” he said.

Tarar noted that credible domestic media sources and fact check forums have already called out the propaganda.

“The effort and role of Pakistani media and influencers to unmask this malicious campaign is most commendable.”