DG ISPR Clarifies Fake Statement Attributed to COAS

Islamabad, August 21, 2025 – The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, strongly denied a fabricated interview falsely attributed to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

• The fake interview, widely circulated on social media, claimed that the COAS boasted India was “forced to beg for a ceasefire” and that US President Donald Trump had to intervene.
• DG ISPR dismissed the remarks as baseless and malicious, calling them part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.

Nature of the Disinformation

• The military has repeatedly warned of fifth-generation warfare tactics being used through social media.
• Such fake content aims to:
  • Create rifts between state institutions and the public.
  • Damage Pakistan’s national security narrative.
  • Undermine morale and trust in the armed forces.
• In this case, the false story attempted to distort Pakistan’s position on regional security and diplomacy.

Government & Military Response

• The press conference, held jointly with the Information Minister, underscored the unity of state institutions in countering propaganda.
• DG ISPR urged citizens to verify information from official sources before sharing.
• Officials described such fake news campaigns as a form of “digital terrorism” targeting Pakistan’s stability.

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