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Will FATF see Pakistan-based terror groups, or will it escape scrutiny again?

Abhinav Singh

Introduction The upcoming FATF Plenary in October 2026 will once again place global anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing frameworks under scrutiny. FATF’s October meeting is scheduled for 26-30 October in Paris, where member jurisdictions review measures taken against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. (FATF) Pakistan presents an important case for examination as, a month before […]

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Fact Check: Partial Video of Senior Journalist Mukesh Kumar Shared with Misleading India-Pakistan Claim

Shujaat Ali Quadri

A video is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that India will no longer dare to attack Pakistan. In the video, senior journalist Dr. Mukesh Kumar can be seen in a discussion with defence expert Pravin Sawhney. In the viral video, Mukesh Kumar is heard saying, “Now India cannot attack Pakistan because […]

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Fact Check: Rajnath Singh Did Not Threaten Pakistan Over Jantar Mantar Protests; Viral Video Is Digitally Altered

Shujaat Ali Quadri

A video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that he issued a stern warning to Pakistan over the Jantar Mantar protests. In the viral clip, he is purportedly heard saying: “Pakistan made us lose one worthy minister via Jantar Mantar protests. Now it’s time for Pakistan […]

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Under the Guise of the Delhi Protests, Pakistani Propaganda Handles Spread Inflammatory Narratives and Fake News

Shujaat Ali Quadri

The agitation over the NEET paper leak case continues at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On July 20, protesters called for a march to Parliament, during which clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators. Numerous videos and images of the incident quickly went […]

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Propaganda Decode: Analysis of Pakistani Users’ Narratives on Manipur, Kashmir, and Punjab!

Shujaat Ali Quadri

Wars are not fought only on borders; in the modern era, social media has become a new battlefield where mobile phones, computers, and the internet have replaced bullets and gunpowder as the biggest weapons. In this war, lines of soldiers are not visible; instead, information, images, videos, and posts appearing on screens serve as weapons. […]

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Weaponizing Narratives: A Study of Pakistan-Linked Misinformation Targeting India

Shujaat Ali Quadri

Executive Summary Over the last three months, multiple investigations, fact-checks, and digital monitoring exercises conducted by DFRAC identified a sustained pattern of misinformation campaigns originating from or amplified by Pakistan-linked social media ecosystems targeting India. These campaigns have evolved beyond conventional geopolitical propaganda and increasingly exploit communal sensitivities, regional tensions, political polarization, and public distrust. […]

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Information Warfare: Pakistan-Linked Network Pushes Anti-India Disinformation During Iran–Israel–US Conflict

Shujaat Ali Quadri

As tensions escalate in the ongoing Iran–Israel–United States conflict, the information ecosystem has witnessed a parallel surge in misinformation and propaganda. The DFRAC investigation has identified a coordinated network of social media accounts largely linked to Pakistan that are actively disseminating digitally manipulated videos and misleading narratives targeting India. This campaign appears designed to distort […]

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DFRAC Special: ISI and Pakistan Behind Propaganda Film ‘Saffron Kingdom’ on Kashmir!

Shujaat Ali Quadri

The battle over the narrative of a sensitive and geopolitically crucial issue like Kashmir is no longer confined to the ground; it is being fought aggressively across digital platforms. In this digital ecosystem, a film titled ‘Saffron Kingdom’ has recently emerged, raising serious suspicions regarding its content and dissemination methods. On the surface, the film […]

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