Defence ministry warns media channels, social media users: No live coverage of military operations

The defence ministry has iterated that media channels as well as social media users must refrain from showing live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces, the advisory coming on Friday afternoon after a huge amount of misinformation and propaganda was carried by many channels and social media users.

“In the interest of national security, all media platforms, news agencies, and social media users are advised to exercise utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations while reporting on matters concerning defence and other security related operations,” the advisory said.