Information Operations & Deepfake Surveillance

Dedicated to the detection of foreign influence operations and synthetic media. This hub analyzes disinformation campaigns, social media botnets, and the use of deepfakes to destabilize democratic processes or corporate reputations.

Double Edged Sword of Social Media — Empowering Yet Disruptive

Effective government control over traditional media is not the sole reason for the youth’s preference for social media. Commercialization, cost, dull and monotonous content, editorial gatekeeping, lack of diversity, limited access and coverage, one-way communication, sensationalism, and time delays are among the many other factors contributing to this shift.

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Facts First, Then Distort

Some people are of the opinion that India and Pakistan could have better relations, and that it is Pakistan who causes acrimony, with the Establishment specifically to blame. They qualify their argument by accusing the Establishment of creating an artificial situation so as to justify a huge defense budget, pay and allowances and perks.

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Lt. General Tariq Khan (Retired) & DAWNLeaks

When DawnLeaks happened, the State handled the crisis as best as it could. No one says that it is to everyone’s satisfaction, nevertheless it was resolved with the best of intent. Our DG-ISPR was the messenger and unkind remarks about him are either out of ignorance or malice.

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The Grey Shades of Pakistani Media

The job of the media in every civilized nation to inform and educate the public, to take the difficult problems, policies and government positions and make them easier to understand for their readers and viewers.

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