In recent years, Pakistan has seen a surge in digital terrorism employed by political mafias, causing significant damage to the minds of the nation’s youth. This dangerous trend has raised serious concerns among the public and the military, as efforts are being made to combat this menace that threatens to create a void between the two entities. Entities like PTI took a strong offence to the analogy drawn by the DG ISPR during a recent press conference when he advised the nation to open its eyes to those who are busy intensifying the divide lines between the people and the state. Maligning state institutions, spreading disinformation against a crucially-needed military offensive and making those who stand in the line of fire every day culprits in the wave of militancy are just some of their tactics that reek of an anti-state narrative.

Digital terrorism, a form of cyber warfare, has become a powerful tool for political mafias in Pakistan. Through social media platforms, fake news, misinformation, and propaganda,........

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