Fake News on Farhan Shafi busted

Ministry of Information Technology and Broadcasting has issued a warning against circulation of fake and baseless news.

According to reports of Baaghi TV, the ministry has cleared its position and contradicted any appointment of Farhan Shafi.

The Ministry in its message on Twitter clarified that appointment of Mr. Farhan Shafi as Managing Director PMDC was never in consideration and the news was baseless.

Disseminating #FakeNews is not only unethical and illegal but it is also disservice to the nation. It is the responsibility of everyone to reject irresponsible behavior. Reject #FakeNews. pic.twitter.com/uPhrIxZkg9

— Fact Checker MoIB (@FactCheckerMoIB) April 17, 2020

They emphasized that unethical and false news creates chaos and distrust in the society which proves fatal.

Moreover, the spreading of fake news is a criminal offense and such practices should be refrained.

Stay tuned to Baaghi TV for more updates.

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