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flag Pakistan awarded top honors to media figures later linked to a disinformation campaign during a military standoff, sparking backlash over fake news and compromised journalism.

flag Pakistan awarded top civilian honors to media figures Qamar Cheema and Wajahat Kazmi for their roles during the recent Indo-Pak military standoff, citing exceptional media contributions. flag However, a DFRAC investigation found both were central to a disinformation campaign, spreading false claims about Indian military losses and promoting AI-generated or video game footage as real combat footage. flag Cheema shared fabricated reports and hosted a U.S.-designated militant-linked figure, while Kazmi amplified misleading narratives and faced past sexual harassment allegations. flag The recognition has drawn criticism over state endorsement of disinformation and erosion of journalistic integrity.

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