By: IMRAN KHAN
Islamabad, May 8, 2025 — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has officially launched an inquiry into what it describes as a “coordinated and deliberate disinformation campaign” aimed at undermining the state amid recent tensions with India. The case has been registered under reference number Re–607/2025.
According to a statement released by the NCCIA, nearly 500 social media accounts have been identified as participating in the dissemination of anti-state propaganda. The digital activity of these accounts, which spiked during a period of heightened national security concerns, is believed to be part of a synchronized effort to spread misleading narratives and sow public discord.
Specialized units within the Cybercrime Wing are currently conducting forensic analyses of the flagged accounts, focusing on digital footprints, posting patterns, and potential linkages among the users. In a significant development, the NCCIA is also collaborating with the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) to utilize facial recognition technologies in order to identify individuals operating these accounts.
The agency emphasized that once the verification and identification processes are complete, legal proceedings will be initiated in accordance with Pakistan’s existing cybercrime laws.
“The NCCIA remains fully committed to defending national integrity in the digital space,” the agency stated. “Any attempt to destabilize the state or manipulate public opinion through social media platforms will be met with swift and decisive legal consequences.”
The inquiry marks a firm stance by Pakistani authorities against the growing influence of digital misinformation and reflects the increasing integration of cybersecurity and national security policy.
