Emerging Hate Narratives Surrounding India’s Developmental Project in Jammu and Kashmir

Emerging Hate Narratives Surrounding India’s Developmental Project in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing significant transformation as development and infrastructure projects are becoming the significant focus in the region combating its longstanding socio-economic challenges. With the aim of enhancing the modern infrastructure and a  pivot on holistic growth in the state turned UT, PM Modi has recently inaugurated the newly created Jammu Railway Division and the state […]

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IIOJK: How Pakistan Manipulates Global Perception on Kashmir

The term Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has become central to Pakistan’s evolving propaganda apparatus, aiming to reshape global narratives on the Kashmir conflict. This terminology, particularly prominent after August 2019, reflects a calculated strategy to influence international perceptions and sustain Pakistan’s diplomatic stance on Kashmir. The Dichotomy of Terminology: IIOJK Before and After […]

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Atban Hanif: “The Main Face of the Fake News Conspiracy Against India”

Source: X Source: linkedin Atban Hanif, a Pakistani citizen residing in Karachi, presents himself as a digital marketer, influencer, farmer, and activist. He is particularly active on social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), where he frequently targets India, often using the Kashmir issue as a pretext. Hanif is known for disseminating false and misleading […]

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The Resistance Front

Terror Revival as The Resistance Front

Executive Summary On October 20, 2024, Kashmir’s Ganderbal district witnessed a brutal attack by The Resistance Front (TRF), claiming the lives of six construction workers and a doctor, underlining TRF’s evolving tactics in Kashmir. The TRF—a group backed by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI—immediately claimed responsibility, marking yet another event in its mission to destabilize […]

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Zakir Naik Pakistan Visit

Turning Over a New Leaf? Zakir Naik’s Visit Masks Deeper Radical Ties!

Zakir Naik, a polarising Wahabi preacher with a history of contentious statements and radical affiliations, recently made headlines with his visit to Pakistan in October 2024. Officially invited by the Pakistani state, his visit has sparked concern, not just for its timing—just ahead of Pakistan’s hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit—but also due […]

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The Trend of Parody accounts and Misinformation on X

DFRAC Exclusive: The Trend of Parody accounts and Misinformation on X

The trend of parody accounts proliferates on social media platforms, giving rise to misinformation and antipathetic narratives on the digital landscape. This DFRAC Exclusive report will examine the scenario of parody accounts on social media platforms and their brief analysis. Masquerading under the names of prominent and well-known personalities, these accounts have attained a substantial number […]

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Mohammed Elhami: The Leading Face of a Global Propaganda Campaign

Mohammed Elhami, an Egyptian citizen residing in Istanbul, Turkey, is a distinguished history professor with extensive research and publications on Islamic history and civilization. He has authored numerous books on the subject and has received prestigious accolades, including the Saudi Arabia Prince Nayef Award, the Bahrain Kanu Award, and the Egypt Supreme Council for Islamic […]

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