Disinformation Warfare After the Jaffar Express Attack
On 11 March 2024, the Jaffar Express, a key passenger train running between Quetta and Rawalpindi, was targeted by terrorists in Bolan area of Balochistan, leading to multiple casualties and injuries. The attack, which was immediately claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), was yet another reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region. […]
Fact-Check Report: AI-Generated Disinformation in Viral Soldier Video
On March 16, 2025, a video surfaced on social media in which a self-proclaimed soldier claimed to have resigned from the military after witnessing alleged atrocities against civilians. In his video statement, he claimed to have killed 12 civilians on the orders of his superiors. The video was widely circulated by pro Pashtun Tahafuz Movement […]
Drop Site News: Master of Controversies, Propaganda and Death to Journalism
1. Overview Drop Site News (DSN) is an American-based investigative journalism platform, launched on 8 July 2024 by Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim. DSN claims to focus on (1) Exposing crimes, (2) Covering conflict zones, (3) Analyzing overt & covert conflicts, and (4) Investigating US involvement in global conflicts. DSN offers covert/ secure channels for […]