Allegations such as Pakistan secretly facilitating foreign interests are used to create suspicion and drive wedges where none naturally exist. It tries to turn public opinion against state institutions and create confusion among citizens. The addition of Afghan-based networks as amplifiers gives this campaign wider reach and a degree of deniability. Technical capacity to identify and counter fake networks must be strengthened. How Pakistan handles this challenge will shape not only its image, but also its internal stability in the years ahead.

Source: The Patriot March 29, 2026 02:25 UTC