Pakistan & India’s Narrative-Control Internet Battle Leaves the Truth in Shreds - WhoWhatWhy

Pakistan & India’s Narrative-Control Internet Battle Leaves the Truth in Shreds - WhoWhatWhy

Kashmir, India — Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the May 2025 terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir, has officially ended. However, the information war it sparked continues across television studios and social media feeds, and is leading to a growing crackdown on free speech across the internet.  The continuing fallout raises questions about the general credibility of journalists, government sources, and social media platforms,…

India Needs A National Comprehensive Narrative Strategy To Shape Global Opinion

While New Delhi was responding to Islamabad’s military provocation, Pakistan’s narrative machinery moved with sophistication, especially within Western media ecosystems. Coordinated messaging from Pakistani Foreign, Defence and Information Ministers, amplified by diaspora networks and international broadcasters, often outpaced India’s more formal communication approach. Moreover, several Western media outlets, operating on incomplete information…