IN the modern era, wars are no longer fought solely on battlefields.

Information itself has become a weapon and digital propaganda has emerged as one of the most dangerous tools used to destabilize societies and weaken states from within. Pakistan today faces an increasingly sophisticated propaganda campaign driven by hostile actors exploiting social media, digital platforms, artificial intelligence and ideological narratives. Among the most prominent of these platforms is Al-Mirsad, a propaganda outletlinked to the Afghan Taliban’s intelligence apparatus is spreading anti-Pakistan disinformation and extremist narratives aimed at damaging the country’s social cohesion, international image, and national security.

Al-Mirsad represents a radical shift from traditional militant messaging. Moving away from the era of illegal FM Radio and physical leaflets, it operates as a structured, modern echo chamber. Backed by the........

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