Introduction Since October 1, 2026, several Pakistan-based social media accounts have turned their attention to the protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. By taking on an Indian identity, these accounts are actively amplifying digital content arising from the protest, criticising the Indian government and Delhi Police, and […]
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Introduction Callum Abroad (Miles), a prominent vlogger who has increasingly positioned himself as a strong advocate of Pakistan, repeatedly presents Pakistan and the Pakistani military in a favourable light while taking a consistently hostile or dismissive view of India and its government. His content includes amplifying Pakistan’s image, while his coverage of India has often […]
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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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India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026. The summit brought together member countries to discuss important issues including economic cooperation, reform of global governance, trade, artificial intelligence, health, energy, food security, and climate change. The New Delhi Declaration was adopted during the summit, with member countries condemning terrorism and […]
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Introduction The July 2026 protests over examination-related grievances and the treatment of demonstrators produced a number of viral images and videos featuring young women. Their photographs, statements and protest videos travelled rapidly across social-media platforms, turning them into recognisable faces of a movement that had largely been organised and amplified online. Among those who drew […]
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Executive Summary Pakistan’s information and propaganda ecosystem appears to be increasingly focusing on India’s Northeast, particularly Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, while simultaneously amplifying narratives that align with China’s strategic interests in the region. A year after Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir said that “We’ll start from India’s East”, the propaganda does not seem […]
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Dilli Hussain, also known as Muhammad Dilawar Hussain, is a well-known and influential figure associated with the global Muslim Brotherhood discourse. He is among a select group of journalists whose presence is frequently seen in discussions, debates, and coverage related to major issues concerning the Muslim world. By profession, Hussain is a journalist and serves […]
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As part of its ongoing initiative to identify and document online misinformation networks, DFRAC conducted an investigation into the X (formerly Twitter) account operated under the name Deepak Sharma. The assessment covered a three-month period, from May 2026 to July 2026, during which the account’s posts, reposts, and overall online activity were systematically monitored and […]
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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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Executive Summary This report presents DFRAC’s investigation into the social media activity of Riddhima Sharma, an Instagram-based influencer who has accrued a significant following through content focused on religion, Hindu nationalism, cultural identity, and political commentary. The account was created in February 2024 and has grown rapidly, gaining visibility through associations with senior members of […]
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