KARACHI: As Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq continues, Afghan Taliban are reportedly facing setbacks not only on the battlefield but also in the information space, where what officials describe as misleading propaganda has been publicly challenged.
According to security sources, following an effective response by the Pakistan Army to what was termed unprovoked aggression, the Afghan Taliban regime allegedly resorted to spreading false claims on social media in an attempt to shape public perception.
BBC Flags Misleading Social Media Claims
BBC has highlighted that several social media posts circulated images of debris from a Pakistani training aircraft, presenting it as evidence linked to the recent tensions.
However, the broadcaster clarified that the images being shared online are not connected to the current conflict. The photographs in question date back to 2025 and depict wreckage from a training aircraft incident unrelated to the latest Pakistan-Afghanistan escalation.
Experts Term It a Failed Attempt to Mask Setbacks
Defense analysts suggest that after reportedly suffering significant human and material losses, the Afghan Taliban have attempted to use misleading online narratives to deflect attention from developments on the ground.
Experts maintain that the viral image shows debris from a 2025 training aircraft incident and has no connection with the ongoing cross-border tensions.
Authorities have urged the public to rely on verified sources and avoid sharing unconfirmed information that may contribute to misinformation during sensitive times.
