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Indian media’s fake “civil war” in Pakistan, falls flat on face

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Shafek Koreshe

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Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 12:36 AM

5th Gen War – Twitterati bust RAW’s #Fake letter attributed to COAS

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In an abortive attempt to create diversion from Narendra Modi’s human rights abuses in Kashmir, the Indian media went berserk by propagating fake news about a “civil war” like situation in Karachi, triggering a hilarious response from the twitterati in Pakistan, who enjoyed every bit of the ridiculous reports.

#CivilWarInPakistan and #KarachiCivilWar were in no time the top trends, with the young twitter users going crazy by posting video clips from action movies, comics, images of the Indian MiG pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down by Pakistan Air Force inside Pakistan’s territory, as scenes from the Civil War, getting an equally enthusiastic response with numerous retweets and likes.

The arrest of PML-N leader Captain (Retd) Safdar on charges of political sloganeering at Quaid’s Mausoleum and leave applications by senior police officers was exploited by the top Indian news channels, who portrayed an administrative issue as a “civil war” and went to the extent of even reporting casualties, and armed clashes.

Indian Media ditches professionalism to dip at to its lowest

The news reports were part of a persistent barrage of fake news from Indian mainstream media and its RAW controlled assets on social media over the past few months. The trend has witnessed a sharp spike as part of India’s fifth generation war (5GW) against Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office on the “malicious and fabricated propaganda” by Indian mainstream and social media claiming civil unrest in Pakistan, said planting such baseless stories were reflective of the “Pakistan-obsessed BJP-RSS” mindset.

“Needless to say that Indian media continues to hit new lows,” he said, when asked to respond over the series of fake news flashed as breaking news across the Indian media about a “civil war in Pakistan”.

“Indian media continues to hit new lows”: FO

The Spokesperson said through “peddling fake news and running propaganda machinery”, India could not wash away the truth about its own gross and systematic human rights violations in Indian Ilelgally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

“Rather than reporting on humanitarian crisis in IIOJK, the Indian media chooses to spread fake and sensational news about Pakistan to detract from core issues,” he said.

#FakeNews - Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media — #FakeNews – Yet another figment of imagination of Indian Media

The Indian media tried hard to appease its own consumers and to create a diversion from its human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir. However in its abortive attempt it created history by churning out fake news overpowered by the anti-Pakistan hysteria, undermining its professional ethics and credibility.

#FakeNews - India Today with its concocted news story — #FakeNews – India Today with its concocted news story

The unleashing of the Indian media did not go unnoticed, as Michael Kugelman, deputy director at the @AsiaProgram and South Asia senior associate @TheWilsonCenter in a tweet pointed that the Indian disinformation accounts were exploiting Pakistan’s current political crisis, and “falsely claiming that the country is no experiencing urban warfare.”

He described the trend as “dangerous and disturbing”, as several of these accounts were verified and had huge followings.

Indian disinformation accounts are exploiting Pakistan’s current political crisis and falsely claiming that the country is now experiencing urban warfare and other serious instability. Dangerous and disturbing; several of these accounts are verified, with large followings. Ugh.
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) October 21, 2020

Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said the Indian media was in “hyper drive with fake news on Pakistan” and regretted that it was “unfortunate that Twitter is [deliberately ignoring it].”

All major media outlets in so-called world’s biggest democracy decimated all journalistic norms as none bothered to fact-check such a huge gaffe. India’s News18, India Today, Zee News, India.com and several others quoted the International Herald which showed old videos of bomb explosions in Pakistan and portrayed it as the ongoing civil war.

#FakeNews - Indian International Herald tweet — #FakeNews – Indian International Herald tweet

The Institute of Policy Research in a report said their data indicates a pattern of Indian propaganda against Pakistan on digital media that grew exponentially after 2018 General Elections in #Pakistan. The propaganda hovers around largely 4 key themes.

Minister for Ports and Shipping pointed that the Indian propaganda was at its peak and “sadly fueled by the PDM Circus.” He said the food inflation was artificially manufactured, but was being brought under control.

Indian media propaganda at its peak & sadly fueled by the PDM circus.
Both social & economic indicators of Pakistan are showing positive signs.
The artificially manufactured food inflation is being brought under control as well.
Pakistan on the rise under PM @ImranKhanPTI
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) October 22, 2020

Minister for Kashmir Affairs also lambasted the “fake, fabricated and malicious propaganda campaign to malign State institutions of Pakistan. He urged @Twitter to take action against Indian accounts for #FakeNews against Paksitan.

#Indian media is deeply involved in a fake, fabricated and malicious propaganda campaign to malign state institutions of #Pakistan.@Twitter needs to take action against Indian Social Media accounts who are involved in nefarious attacks of fake news against Pakistan.
— Shehryar Afridi (@ShehryarAfridi1) October 21, 2020

However, this idiocy of Indian media gave the Twitterati a perfect chance to enjoy as the microblogging site was flooded with messages to ridicule the Indian media’s insanity.

“Karachi civil war has gotten so bad that my food panda delivery boy had to crawl through mine fields carrying his AK47, RPG & 9mm along with my nihari and Biryani. This thing is getting so serious. Multiple cows have been killed & people are dying of over eating. #IndianMedia,” commented renowned singer Fakhr-e-Alam.

Karachi civil war has gotten so bad that my food panda delivery boy had to crawl through mine fields carrying his AK47, RPG & 9mm along with my nihari and Biryani. This thing is getting so serious. Multiple cows have been killed & people are dying of over eating. #IndianMedia 😂
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) October 21, 2020

Besides numerous other fake photos, the Indian media also used an image of a building collapsed following a gas leakage blast in Karachi earlier in the day to substantiate its fake news of civil war.

“A little investigation would have informed Zee News that it wasn’t a bomb blast in ‘civil war’ in Pakistan but the result of a gas leak in Karachi. Whither truth, objectivity, balance and fairness in reporting?,” said Farhatullah Babr, former senator of Pakistan Peoples Party which rules Sindh province.

A little investigation would have informed @ZeeNewsEnglish that it wasn’t a bomb blast in ‘civil war’ in Pakistan but gas leak in Karachi. Whither truth, objectivity, balance and fairness in reporting? https://t.co/RaZ81Tx96C
— Farhatullah Babar (@FarhatullahB) October 21, 2020

“An Aircraft shot during civil war in Karachi… and the pilot captured…,” commented another Twitter user Fasihuddin while sharing the images of Indian aircraft MiG-21 and captured injured pilot Abhinandan following an aerial dogfight during India-Pakistan standoff in 2019.

An Aircraft shot during civil war in Karachi… and the pilot captured…
#Karachicivilwar #IndianMedia pic.twitter.com/Al5iWx6jOe
Some of the selected tweets
Indian media propaganda at its peak & sadly fueled by the PDM circus.
Both social & economic indicators of Pakistan are showing positive signs.
The artificially manufactured food inflation is being brought under control as well.
Pakistan on the rise under PM @ImranKhanPTI
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) October 22, 2020
— Fasih Uddin (@Fasih_Uddin) October 21, 2020

Captain Amir Liaquat Hussain leading the #CivilWarinPakistan, targeted Sindh Police positions with 2 grenades at a time from a single RPG. 👏 pic.twitter.com/VVDeI8y4Rh
— Kashif Ali (@KaschifAli) October 21, 2020

Live scene from #CivilWarInPakistan
This is civil war at its peak. pic.twitter.com/EOBXWjJMZv
— Mustafa T. Wynne (@mustafa_wynne) October 21, 2020

Zonal SPs review security at churches, duty points across Islamabad

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 6:07 PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): Zonal Superintendents of Police (SPs) of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police reviewed security arrangements at various churches and duty points across the federal capital to ensure foolproof security.

An official told APP on Sunday that the zonal SPs visited churches and security duty points in their respective areas and met with police officers and personnel deployed on duty.

Zonal SPs review security at churches, duty points across Islamabad

During the visits, the officers conducted a detailed review of security arrangements and stressed that checking should be made more effective and purposeful to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property.

They directed police officers to remain alert at all times, carry out thorough checking of suspicious individuals and vehicles, and immediately report any suspicious activity to the concerned authorities.

The zonal SPs also instructed officers to deal with citizens in a courteous and professional manner to strengthen public trust in the police.

The official said that ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining peace and security remain the top priority of Islamabad Police, and all available resources are being utilized for this purpose

IGP Islamabad Rizvi reviews security duties, orders strict checking and vigilance

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:49 PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviewed ongoing security duties at various points across the federal capital and issued clear instructions to police officers to ensure strict checking, effective surveillance and professional conduct.

An official told APP on Sunday that during the visit, the IGP Islamabad inspected duty points and interacted with officers and personnel deployed on security assignments.

The IGP Rizvi directed police officers to remain fully alert, maintain a high level of vigilance and strengthen monitoring at all entry and exit points as well as sensitive locations.

IGP Islamabad Rizvi reviews security duties, orders strict checking and vigilance

He stressed the importance of professional behaviour while dealing with citizens during checking and patrolling duties, directing officers to ensure courtesy, discipline and responsibility at all times.

Rizvi further instructed officers to enhance coordination among field formations and ensure prompt response to any suspicious activity or untoward situation.

He reiterated that the protection of citizens’ lives and property is the top priority of Islamabad Police, adding that no negligence in security duties would be tolerated.

The IGP Rizvi Islamabad emphasized that Islamabad Police will continue to utilize all available resources to maintain peace, security and public confidence in the federal capital.

Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, AKAMATSU Shuichi addresses during , a media networking reception hosted at his residence

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:45 PM

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Over 7kg drugs seized during crackdown

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:41 PM

RAWALPINDI, Feb 08 (APP): On the special directives of City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, Rawalpindi Police have intensified their operations against drug trafficking, resulting in the arrest of three drug suppliers and the recovery of more than 7 kilograms of drugs.

According to police spokesperson, Warish Khan Police arrested two drug suppliers and recovered 3.7 kg drugs from their possession.

In a separate operation, R.A Bazaar Police apprehended another drug supplier and seized 3.6 kg of drugs. Police spokesperson further stated that all possible measures are being taken to curb drug trafficking and ensure a safe and secure environment for citizens.

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:41 PM

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Workers are busy construction work during the extension of the Sikandari Nala Bridge on Head Muhammad Wala Road as part of an ongoing development project

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:40 PM

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Chairman Senate of Pakistan, H.E. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani addressing as chief guest at a prestigious ceremony marking the appointment of Syed Kashif Ali as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in Pakistan

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:39 PM

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FCCP moved to stop flyover construction near Balochistan Institute of Nephrology

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:38 PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): The first public interest petition following the 27th Constitutional Amendment has been filed in the Federal Constitutional Court under Article 175A(3), seeking to halt the construction of a flyover allegedly being built on land belonging to the Balochistan Institute of Nephrology (BIN) on Sariab/Samangli Road, Quetta.

The petition, filed by Advocate Taqweem Shah through senior lawyer Hafiz Ihsan Khokhar, requests the court to immediately stop the project, arguing that the flyover is being constructed adjacent to, and partly on, the hospital’s land without lawful acquisition or compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, thereby violating constitutional property rights under Articles 23 and 24.

According to the petition, BIN is the province’s only specialized kidney hospital treating patients from Quetta and remote districts, and the ongoing construction has created serious risks to patients by disrupting ambulance access, emergency services, and dialysis operations due to heavy machinery, dust, and noise.

The petition further states that the hospital administration had earlier approached the Balochistan High Court, which granted interim relief, but the case was allegedly withdrawn on December 10, 2025, under pressure.

It adds that the hospital had proposed the construction of an underpass as an alternative. The Government of Balochistan and the Works and Services Department have been made respondents in the case.

Governor KP pledges full support for Red Crescent’s humanitarian work

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Sun, 8 Feb 2026, 5:36 PM

LAHORE, Feb 08 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor and President Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday lauded the outstanding services of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (Hilal-e-Ahmar), saying its role during natural disasters, emergencies and population displacement was unforgettable and highly commendable.

Addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Red Crescent Medical and Dental College, Dina Nath, the governor said Hilal-e-Ahmar had set a remarkable example of humanitarian service by extending timely assistance to affected people in the most challenging circumstances. He said the organization’s commitment to humanity reflected the true spirit of selfless service.

The ceremony was attended by Chairman PRCS Punjab Mian Muhammad Hanif (Sitara-e-Imtiaz), General Secretary Mehboob Qadir, Suhail Jahangir, Dr Ashraf Nizami, Abid Rehman, Farzand Ali Agha, faculty members, doctors, students and paramedical staff.

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi particularly appreciated the services of PRCS Punjab and thanked its management for providing full support to displaced people from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during natural calamities. He said the Red Crescent had played a vital role ranging from first aid to provision of medical facilities, adding that he was pleased to see the quality of services being provided at the hospital and hostels.

Announcing a major development, the Governor said the hospital would soon be upgraded into a modern 500-bed medical facility, which would provide quality healthcare services to thousands of people in the area. He praised the performance of the hospital team, saying excellent work was being carried out and doctors, teachers and paramedical staff were serving the public with dedication and commitment.

He suggested that quarterly meetings among provincial Red Crescent organizations should be held to benefit from each other’s experiences and ideas. He also urged the central headquarters to extend support to provincial units by providing vehicles and other facilities to further enhance field operations.

The governor also pledged continued cooperation with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and assured full support for strengthening its humanitarian activities.

During the ceremony, Faisal Karim Kundi laid the foundation stone of a new 250-bed block for the hospital, which is expected to significantly expand medical services. Earlier, he visited patients under treatment at the Pakistan Red Crescent Teaching Hospital, presented them with flowers and expressed best wishes for their speedy recovery.

Later, the Governor distributed ration bags among deserving families under the Ramazan Package initiated by PRCS Punjab, saying that supporting vulnerable segments of society was a shared responsibility of the government and welfare organizations. He also distributed certificates and shields among doctors and students who demonstrated outstanding performance to encourage youth towards hard work and public service.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Chairman PRCS Punjab Mian Muhammad Hanif was presented with a traditional Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shawl and cap. Fateha was also offered for the martyrs of the Islamabad incident, with prayers for the elevation of their ranks.

Rawalpindi police hold flag march to maintain law &order

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