- Home
- Pakistan
- Interior Minister warns of strict action against elements involved in spreading disinformation about ..
Interior Minister Warns Of Strict Action Against Elements Involved In Spreading Disinformation About COVID-19
Sumaira FH Published July 16, 2020 | 06:11 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Jul, 2020 ) :Minister for Interior Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah on Thursday warned the elements involved in spreading disinformation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) of strict action, directing the departments concerned to closely monitor their activities and bring them to task.
"We will take strict action against the spread of disinformation regarding COVID-19," he said while chairing a meeting on COVID-19 Disinformation Prevention Mechanism here at the Ministry of Interior, a news release said.
The committee consists of nine members, with Dr Faisal Sultan holding the seat of Senior Member, while other members include representatives of Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) , Inter Services Public Relations, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and National Command and Operation Center.
The interior minister asked the Director Cyber Wing of FIA to closely monitor and hold the responsible ones accountable for their actions, reiterating that "strict and immediate action should be taken against these people.
" Ijaz said those involved in such actions were not pro country or its people. "The Primary purpose of this committee is to ensure that correct and credible information goes to our people," he added.
He vowed to utilize all available resources in finding out the elements behind spread of disinformation.
The minister highlighted the role of media and stressed the need for making collective efforts to effectively counter the COVID-19 pandemic.
He directed the DG PEMRA to ensure that no fake news was flashed on electronic media.
He said every institution and every individual must play its role in countering the pandemic, adding "we are doing our best by working day and night on government level."
Related Topics
Recent Stories
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
Putin says plans to visit China in May
US reinstates open internet rules rescinded under Trump
Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu
SC to hear case pertaining IHC judges' letter on April 30
SC orders removal of barriers outside buildings in Karachi
PFA launches crackdown, impose fine for selling expired drinks, food items
ICRC, Rehab Initiative host diplomatic spouses' tour
Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq condoles over the demise ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil Rights in South Asia ..
13 minutes ago -
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
14 minutes ago -
Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu
14 minutes ago -
SC to hear case pertaining IHC judges' letter on April 30
14 minutes ago -
SC orders removal of barriers outside buildings in Karachi
14 minutes ago -
PFA launches crackdown, impose fine for selling expired drinks, food items
14 minutes ago
-
ICRC, Rehab Initiative host diplomatic spouses' tour
14 minutes ago -
Senior Army Commanders visit families of customs' martyrs to condole
40 minutes ago -
Poland-Pakistan corporation established on solid foundations: Polish envoy
40 minutes ago -
Chairman Senate passes ruling to constitute Special Committee of Upper House
40 minutes ago -
“Tragic day on Attock roads: fatal motorcycle collisions and a speedy dumper’s deadly impact
42 minutes ago -
All AJK Inter-varsity Speech Competition urges UNO to ensure early grant of right of self-determinat ..
40 minutes ago