Web desk: A fake statement is being linked to Khawaja Asif, the Minister of Defence of Pakistan, where he reportedly ‘dropped a bombshell on the Punjab government.’
The statement is now turning out to be a false one that has been linked to Khawaja Asif. Reports say he never said any such thing.
A graphic has recently come to light which shows that a news item was published on Dawn with the title: “Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif dropped a political bombshell on the Punjab Government.”
According to the graphic, the title is dated January 5, 2025, which is the previous year.
The graphic was giving the impression that Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif had made a major political statement against the Punjab government.
According to reliable sources, this news item is completely fake and fabricated.
Neither Khawaja Asif has made any such statement nor has he said anything like this in any social media post or tweet.
There is no official reference to this news item on Dawn or any other credible media outlet.
Observers have warned that such fake graphics and fabricated news items can go viral on social media and create misunderstanding among the public.
According to analysts, the purpose of such fake news items on social media is to fuel political division and rumours.
It happens, so users need to exercise caution to promote the accuracy and truthfulness of information.
