In an era where digital platforms shape global narratives, misinformation is no longer just a nuisance — it’s a weapon. And today, that weapon backfired sharply on Pakistan.

From fake social-media identities to fabricated quotes involving foreign militaries, Pakistan’s long-running disinformation campaign suffered heavy blows on multiple fronts.

The developments not only embarrassed Pakistan internationally but also alerted the world’s top news institutions to rethink the credibility of anything sourced from Islamabad.

Here on affairstime, we break down the full story in simple, engaging language that everyone can understand.

A Tough Day for Pakistan’s Disinformation Machinery

Pakistan has long tried to influence global conversations by running coordinated propaganda networks online — often targeting India. But today was particularly damaging for them.

Two major events triggered this:

1. X.com (formerly Twitter) began showing the real region of accounts.

This instantly exposed thousands of Pakistan-based accounts pretending to be Indians or Americans.

2. The French Navy officially called out Pakistan’s media for spreading fake news.

For the first time, a major European military openly criticized Pakistan’s misinformation tactics.

These two developments hit Pakistan’s digital propaganda ecosystem from both sides — technology and global credibility.

X.com Exposes Fake Accounts Pretending To Be Indians

For years, many Pakistani users ran fake accounts by:

• Using Indian names
• Displaying the Indian flag
• Pretending to be from Delhi, Mumbai, or Washington DC
• Posting anti-India narratives
• Trying to manipulate Indian YouTube, Instagram, and social feeds

Now, X.com has finally implemented a transparency feature: it reveals the region an account is operated from.

This single move exposed:

• Countless Pakistani accounts pretending to be Indian nationalists
• Fake “American analysts” who were actually operating from Pakistan & Bangladesh
• Coordinated troll networks amplifying anti-India propaganda
• Supposed “Indian critics” who turned out to be Pakistani accounts running double identities

One popular account named Iron Clad claimed for years that it was located in Washington DC. It had tens of thousands of followers and frequently posted anti-India claims that went viral.

But when X.com turned on location transparency, the account suddenly showed:
Region: South Asia

In most cases, “South Asia” displayed on such accounts indicates Pakistan, because genuine Indian accounts are usually labeled India directly.

This was a shocking blow to Pakistan’s digital ecosystem — because their entire propaganda model depends on hiding identity and impersonating others.

French Navy Publicly Slams Pakistan for Fake News

A far bigger embarrassment came from Europe.

The official French Navy Twitter account published a statement criticizing Pakistani media for spreading entirely fabricated news regarding:

• Operation Sindoor
• Rafale jets
• Claims of Pakistani air superiority

Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir — one of the country’s most well-known media personalities — published an article claiming a French Navy officer confirmed that:

• Pakistan defeated India during Operation Sindoor
• Pakistan Air Force achieved total air superiority
• Pakistan supposedly downed several Indian aircraft

The only problem?

The French Navy says NONE of this ever happened — and even the officer’s name was fake.

In Mir’s article, Pakistan’s media claimed the French Navy officer was named “Jacques Lune.”

French Navy responded saying:

• No officer with that name exists
• The real officer is named Yvan Lune, and he never made such statements
• Pakistan fabricated the story entirely
• The article is pure misinformation

This public calling-out was a major global embarrassment.

International militaries rarely comment on foreign media — but Pakistan’s claims were so wildly false that France had no choice.

Why Pakistan Does This: The Strategy Behind Fake News

Pakistan’s propaganda model works on three levels:

1. Make up fake news that flatters their military or humiliates India.

2. Publish it in Pakistani outlets like Geo or top journalists like Hamid Mir.

3. Push it to international media, hoping someone prints it for credibility.

They aim for global platforms like:

• CNN
• Arab News
• Al Jazeera
• Reuters
• BBC

Because IF one major international outlet publishes even part of the story, it becomes “global truth.”

France’s statement ensures these outlets will now be extremely cautious before trusting Pakistan-sourced content.

This is a massive setback for Pakistan’s entire information-warfare strategy.

Pakistan’s Fake News Strategy Also Exploits Indian Democracy

India, unlike Pakistan, has:

• A free press
• Political opposition
• Right and left ideological camps
• Millions of independent social-media voices

Pakistan exploits this freedom cleverly.

When false stories circulate against India:

• Opposition supporters sometimes share them unknowingly
• Some biased creators amplify them for clicks
• Divisive narratives become trending topics

This unintentionally strengthens Pakistan’s propaganda.

The French Navy’s intervention helps close those loopholes by exposing the source.

Donald Trump’s Statement Helped Pakistan — But Accidentally

A surprising twist came from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump repeatedly claimed in a speech that “India lost eight fighter jets” — a number far greater than what the U.S. official report states.

This accidentally supported Pakistan’s narrative.

But outside of Trump’s comment, no international entity has validated Pakistan’s claim.

And today, with French Navy’s statement, Pakistan’s narrative has collapsed even further.

Pakistan’s Coordinated Troll Networks on YouTube

Pakistan doesn’t rely only on X.com.

YouTube is even worse.

Thousands of Pakistani users:

• Use fake Indian profiles
• Comment aggressively under Indian creators’ videos
• Push anti-India narratives
• Attack creators covering geopolitics
• Coordinate through Telegram groups

Some Indian YouTubers have even been accused of promoting pro-Pakistan narratives because it brings them more views and engagement from Pakistan.

This is a business for some — a national obsession for others.

Fabricated Letter About India Abandoning Tejas Fighter Jet Program

One of the most shocking misinformation attempts was a completely fake letter circulated by Pakistani accounts.

It claimed:

“After the recent Tejas crash in Dubai, India is planning to shut down the entire Tejas program.”

This was 100% fake.

The accident was tragic — a pilot lost his life. Yet Pakistan’s networks quickly turned a tragedy into propaganda.

This shows a complete lack of:

• Humanity
• Empathy
• Decency

Anything becomes propaganda material.

Pakistan Also Targets Israeli Accounts to Reduce Their Credibility

Another shocking development:

Pakistani troll networks were targeting Israeli accounts and accusing them of being “run by Indians.”

This malicious strategy tried to pit communities against each other and break trust.

Thanks to X.com’s new system, it’s now publicly visible that:

• Genuine Israeli accounts are indeed located in Israel
• Not India
• Pakistani accusations were baseless

Another propaganda bubble burst.

Russia’s RT News Also Took an Opportunistic Jab

Russia’s global outlet RT — not RT India — posted misleading content targeting an anonymous account it falsely painted as “Indian pretending to be Israeli.”

This disappointed many observers.

Several analysts have noted:

• RT tends to post anti-India narratives
• Often aligns with Pakistan’s stories
• Attempts to provoke divisions

This is why India must engage globally and clarify misinformation immediately.

🌍 India Must Launch a Global Counter-Misinformation Campaign

The final and most important takeaway:

India must now launch a strategic global campaign to counter Pakistan’s misinformation.

This includes:

✔️ Educating foreign news outlets about Pakistan’s fake-news ecosystem

✔️ Sharing verified data with global institutions

✔️ Calling out propaganda on international platforms

✔️ Supporting independent fact-checkers

✔️ Enhancing India’s soft-power narrative worldwide

Pakistan’s propaganda is designed to damage India’s global image.

So India needs a strong defensive — and offensive — information strategy.

Why This Matters for the World

The world is finally recognizing that:

• Fake news can spark diplomatic tensions
• Disinformation can influence elections
• Misinformation can harm global trust
• Fabricated military claims can trigger panic
• Foreign impersonation can destabilize societies

The transparency introduced by X.com and the firm stand taken by the French Navy set a new global standard.

Credibility matters.

The world is watching.

Final Thoughts

Pakistan’s disinformation network has been exposed on multiple fronts:

• Fake accounts on X.com
• Fabricated French Navy quotes
• False narratives about fighter jets
• Targeting India and Israel simultaneously

This is a crucial moment for global media, governments, and digital platforms.

Transparency is the only way forward.

And here at affairstime, we’re committed to breaking down global developments in clear, simple, honest language.

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