Info ministry says video of defence minister comparing Pakistan with India is fake
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday said that a video of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan’s progress with India’s was “fake”, adding that the PML-N leader had not made any such statement. The ministry shared the purported clip of the minister on its X account. The nearly minute-long video appeared to show a clip from a press conference by the minister on a major…
On Monday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that a video purporting to show Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan's progress to India's was "fake." The ministry clarified that Khawaja Asif did not make such a statement. The video, which appeared on the ministry's X account, seemed to be from a major news channel press conference.
In the video, Asif urged citizens to reassess the country's situation, noting the similarity in independence dates between Pakistan and India. However, he highlighted disparities in the two nations' development, such as Balochistan's loss, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's challenges, and AJK residents protesting for their rights. Conversely, Asif emphasized India's advancements in technology, infrastructure, and the economy, questioning whether Pakistan was truly a democracy.
Instead of blaming others, he suggested scrutinizing the government's policies. The video, circulating on social media, also caught the attention of Indian media, with News18 publishing an article about the supposed statement. The information ministry attributed the fake nature of the video, stating that Khawaja Asif had not made such a claim and urging the public to verify news from official sources before sharing.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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