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How Azerbaijani Media Became a Megaphone for Pakistan’s Anti-India Narrative

Aayushi Rana

When Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s aircraft entered Azerbaijani airspace in June 2023, it received an escort from Azerbaijan’s Air Force fighter jets, a rare diplomatic honor typically reserved for the closest strategic partners. The gesture symbolized a relationship that, in recent years, has evolved beyond conventional diplomacy into coordinated political, defense, and informational alignment. […]

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IFCN Statement on U.S. Visa Restrictions Targeting Fact-Checkers

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 New visa directives wrongly conflate journalism with censorship The International Fact-Checking Network is deeply concerned by reports that the U.S. State Department has instructed consular officers to deny visas to individuals who have worked in fact-checking, content moderation, and trust and safety. Fact-checking is journalism. It is the straightforward work of comparing public claims against the best available […]

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Who Are the Faces Behind Bangladesh’s ‘Virtual War Room’ Targeting India?

Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui

In recent years, a worrying trend has emerged rapidly across South Asia’s digital space: the spread of Bengali-language narratives and messages on social media that appear designed to influence regional equations and manipulate public perception. Many Bangladesh-based accounts present themselves as “media outlets” despite having no link to any recognized institution. They mimic news-format styles—breaking-news […]

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Digital Hate Expose: Revelation of a Global Online Troll Network Against Hindu Deities and India

Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui

Social media is no longer just a medium for expressing opinions and creating content, but has also become an organized ecosystem for spreading hate. In this special investigation by DFRAC, the digital nexus that is active in spreading hatred against the Hindu community and its religious sentiments has been exposed. The picture that emerged after […]

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Pakistan’s Failing Kashmir Strategy with Digital Campaign Collapse to Concentrated Diaspora Activities

Aayushi Rana

Executive Summary Pakistan’s approach to promoting its Kashmir agenda internationally has undergone a major shift between 2022 and 2025. This shift indicates Pakistan’s transition from large-scale social media campaigns to more concentrated operations led by Pakistani activists based in Western countries, particularly the United Kingdom. At the center of these UK operations is Raja Fahim […]

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Fake claims of Pentagon official saying Pakistan did not lose aircrafts shared

Sakshi Gupta

A claim is going viral on X, posted by some Pakistan-based accounts. A user named ‘TacticalTribun’ posted the claim on 12 August 2025. They said “Pentagon Official, Mike Reese, says there is no evidence of Pakistani aircraft losses, rejecting IAF claims.” Link An account with the name ‘NavCom24’ claimed “Senior US Pentagon official Mike Reese […]

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False claims of India placing an urgent order on 4 Rafale jets after losses against Pakistan shared

Sakshi Gupta

An account on X ‘TacticalTribun’ posted a claim on 11 August 2025. The user claimed, “India is looking to place an urgent order of 4 Rafale jets from France after losses against Pakistan.” The post has more than 13k views, 780 likes and almost 120 reposts. Link Another account named ‘Cptn_101’ claimed “India placed an […]

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