{"id":80077,"date":"2026-09-25T09:42:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsvog.com\/ur\/80077"},"modified":"2026-09-25T09:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:42:45","slug":"sindh-govt-seeks-nccia-assistance-for-action-against-fake-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsvog.com\/ur\/80077","title":{"rendered":"Sindh govt seeks NCCIA assistance for action against fake news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">\n<p><strong>KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the Information Department to strengthen monitoring of fake news and misleading information and formulate an effective media strategy to counter its spread.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The directives were issued during an important meeting of the Sindh Information Department chaired by Sharjeel Inam Memon. Information Secretary Kashif Gulzar Sheikh, Director General Information Moez Pirzada and directors of various departments attended the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Memon directed the Information Secretary and all directors of the Information Department to monitor fake news and develop an effective media strategy to address misinformation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=316&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1641255584321086%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He said attempts to harm any individual or institution through false or misleading information would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>The senior minister directed the Information Department to seek assistance from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to prevent the spread of fake news and misleading information.<\/p>\n<p>He said fake news on mainstream and social media should be monitored on a daily basis with the help of modern technology.<\/p>\n<p>Memon directed the department to establish an effective monitoring mechanism for the identification, verification and timely response to fake news.<\/p>\n<p>He further directed that cooperation between the Sindh Information Department and the NCCIA be strengthened to counter the spread of misinformation.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/arynews.tv\/pakistan-saudi-arabia-stress-the-need-to-combat-fake-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pakistan, Saudi Arabia stress the need to combat fake news<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to the directives, assistance from the NCCIA would also be sought for legal action against individuals involved in creating and disseminating fake news. Memon said the Sindh government\u2019s narrative was based on peace, tolerance, inter-provincial harmony and national unity.<\/p>\n<p>He directed the Information Department to take additional measures to make the provincial government\u2019s narrative more effective and robust.<\/p>\n<p>The department was also directed to utilise modern communication platforms to highlight the Sindh government\u2019s positive and constructive initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Memon said representatives of all segments of society should be incorporated into the government\u2019s communication strategy.<\/p>\n<p>He further directed the Information Department to focus not only on monitoring fake news but also on effectively communicating and promoting the Sindh government\u2019s stated narrative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/arynews.tv\/sindh-govt-seeks-nccia-assistance-for-action-against-fake-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the Information Department to strengthen monitoring of fake news and misleading information and formulate an effective media strategy to counter its spread. 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