Indian Chronicles: Disinfo database, SM policy, int'l pressure a must for Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD -- As Indian hybrid war tactics, exposed by EU-based DisinfoLab, continue to get worldwide attention, the think tanks and experts are suggesting Pakistan to formulate new policies, compile disinformation database and use international pressure to curb false information.

'First step that must be taken is amendment in existing laws and adoption of new legislations as per necessities. Moreover, special government offices, compilation of disinformation database and formulation of robust social media policy is need of the hour,' said a reputed journal Eurasia Review in its report titled Legal fights against disinformation: Lessons for Pakistan.'

While highlighting existing international laws and practices being adopted by the developed countries, the report mentioned Tallinn Manual 2.0 - authored by 19 international experts - which applies almost 154 international rules and laws to cyber domain. Under it, 'Intervention by States' prohibits a state to intervene (through cyber means) in internal or external affairs of other state. The rule is based on international law's principle of sovereignty.

It urged Pakistan to pressure international community to take stringent measures against false information.

It urged Pakistan to pressure international community to take stringent measures against false information.

In the latest episode, a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Brussels exposed 15-year long Indian attempt to target Pakistan through the proliferation of fake new and disinformation. DisinfoLab in its report titled 'Indian Chronicles: Deep Dive into a 15-year Operation Targeting the European Union (EU) and United Nations to Serve Indian Interests,' regard it the 'largest network' in order to 'discredit Pakistan internationally.'

According to the report, '750+ Indian supported websites scattered across 119 countries have been working within the European Union and the United Nations for the past 15 years to destabilize Pakistan.'

The report argued that the disinformation campaign led by Srivastava Group mainly focused to influence the decisions of European...