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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has lodged a strong official protest and formal complaint with BBC Urdu over the publication of the fake news report concerning Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
Ministry rejects BBC Urdu report over unverified allegations
According to the ministry, the report published by BBC Urdu relied on unverified and uncorroborated allegations, while ignoring official facts and on-record positions. It termed the publication of such claims as regrettable.
Ministry flags pattern of unverified reports
The ministry stated that this is not the first such incident, adding that the publication of unverified and unsubstantiated reports has begun to form a pattern. It stressed that corrective measures are necessary to address misleading reporting.
Officials said that a formal complaint has been submitted, urging responsible journalistic standards and due verification of facts before publication.
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