PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a strong official protest and formal complaint with BBC Urdu over the publication of what it termed as fake and misleading news regarding Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
According to the ministry, the report was based on unverified and uncorroborated allegations while ignoring official facts and on-record statements. The ministry expressed concern over what it described as a pattern of publishing unverified claims without adequate verification.
In a statement, the ministry said that this was not the first instance of such reporting and noted that the repeated publication of unsubstantiated allegations had become a troubling trend.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting urged BBC Urdu to adhere to professional journalistic standards, ensure proper fact-checking, and take corrective measures to prevent the dissemination of inaccurate information.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to promoting responsible journalism and accurate reporting, emphasizing that media organizations have a responsibility to present verified facts and maintain public trust.
