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NCCIA Sets Up Units to Monitor Fake News and Online Propaganda
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has established special units to counter “anti-state propaganda and fake news” and has made cyber patrolling units functional…
Pakistan Government Debunks Fake 3-Weekly Holidays Notification Circulating On Social Media
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting declared a widely circulating social media notification fake on September 17. The fraudulent document claimed government offices would operate…
New Video Startup App Says It Targets Fake News
SaySo, a new short-form video app, aims to tackle misinformation by delivering curated news from verified creators. With AI moderation, daily digests, and source-backed content,…
Atlas Honda Officially Rejects Fake Motorcycle Price Reduction Rumors
Today, on February 25, 2026, Atlas Honda officially rejected claims of a motorcycle price reduction. A viral notification recently circulated across social media, but the…
Bahria University Debunks Fake Ramadan “Nikkah” Notification
Bahria University has officially debunked a viral social media notification. Recently, a document circulated online claiming strict new rules for students. However, the university confirmed…
HEC Clarifies About The Widely Circulating ‘No Attendance Notification’ in Punjab Colleges
Punjab students and educational institutions were recently misled by a fake notification claiming that public and private colleges and universities in the province would no…
Deepfakes, Biases & A Looming Media Crisis: Tech Experts Highlight AI Concerns at SOT XIX
The second day of Beaconhouse’s School of Tomorrow (SOT) Edition XIX opened with the prestigious Beaconhouse Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognising outstanding contributions of Beaconhouse graduates…
DGIP Denies Changes to Pakistan Passport Design
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has strongly refuted social media rumors suggesting design changes to the Pakistan passport. In an official statement,…
Study Reveals AI Assistants Frequently Misrepresent News Content
Nearly half of all responses generated by leading AI assistants misrepresent news content, according to a new study published on Wednesday by the European Broadcasting…
Are Islamabad and Rawalpindi Getting a Three-Day Local Holiday? Here’s the Truth
Social media platforms are once again flooded with misinformation, this time claiming that a three-day local holiday has been announced for Islamabad and Rawalpindi from…
Sindh Issues Alert Over Fake Pink Scooty Scheme Online
The Sindh government has issued an alert warning citizens about fake online messages and advertisements claiming registration or payment requirements for the Pink Scooty Scheme.…
Fact Check: Is the 2025 Suzuki Mehran Making a Comeback?
A viral social media post is making rounds, claiming that Suzuki is launching a 2025 Suzuki Mehran with three variants: VX, VXR, and VXL. The…
Govt Proposes Amendments to Peca 2016, Introducing Digital Rights Protection Authority
ISLAMABAD: The government is proposing comprehensive amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, which would see the establishment of a new regulatory…
