Info Minister terms fake news as biggest threat to democracy, journalism.

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi says fake news is the biggest threat to democracy and journalism.

In a post on his X handle, he said fake news tactics are on the rise as we get closer to elections.

The Minister said today, a fake directive was created and circulated in the name of Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and now the Chief Election Commissioner is being targeted.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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