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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said a coordinated foreign-based disinformation campaign was underway to undermine Islamabad&rsquo;s growing role in promoting regional peace and stability amid ongoing diplomatic efforts linked to the Middle East crisis.&nbsp;In a statement posted on X, Tarar said the campaign aimed to create &ldquo;deliberate confusion and misinformation&rdquo; through reports relying on unnamed sources and unverified claims. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: left; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2054893061726175703&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=539676142b597c47102baed8a89588b0c1d25072&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 321px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2054893061726175703"></iframe></div></div>&nbsp;&ldquo;This unprofessional intent to discredit Pakistan&rsquo;s role in sustainable peace in the region speaks of the frustration of those who are weary of peace,&rdquo; Tarar said.&nbsp;The statement came after a report published by CBS News on May 12 claimed Pakistan had &ldquo;quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields,&rdquo; citing unnamed sources.&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Foreign Office later &ldquo;categorically&rdquo; rejected the report as &ldquo;misleading&rdquo; and &ldquo;sensationalized,&rdquo; saying such narratives appeared aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability.&nbsp;Tarar said facts presented by credible domestic media organizations and multiple fact-checking forums had already challenged the claims.&nbsp;&ldquo;Facts and verification by credible domestic media sources, as well as multiple fact-check forums, have already called out the propaganda,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;The minister said certain elements were uncomfortable with Pakistan&rsquo;s role in promoting dialogue, supporting regional peace efforts and continuing its fight against &ldquo;foreign-sponsored and abetted terrorism.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;We understand quite clearly that behind such stories are certain elements,&rdquo; Tarar said, adding that the elimination of terrorism, peaceful resolution of disputes and regional stability did not suit those behind the campaign.&nbsp;Pakistan has recently intensified diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners while facilitating communication channels linked to ongoing US-Iran negotiations under a fragile ceasefire.&nbsp;&ldquo;The effort and role of Pakistani media and influencers in unmasking this malicious campaign are most commendable,&rdquo; Tarar said, adding that Islamabad would continue exposing coordinated misinformation efforts.

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Pakistan Information and Broadcasting  Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday says that a coordinated negative information campaign is being observed , initiated from outside Pakistan, to discredit Pakistan’s role for sustainable peace in the region, said on his X.

‘Deliberate misinformation’ seeks to discredit Pakistan’s peace role: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha on Thursday, held a warm and cordial meeting with Qatar&rsquo;s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office. During their meeting at the Amiri Diwan, which lasted over an hour, both leaders discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East. The emir expressed his deep appreciation for Pakistan&rsquo;s pivotal role in supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and to promote diplomatic dialogue that serves regional security and stability. <div class="fr-embed youtube-embed"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_8UxM1zp-HY" title="Qatar Air Force jets escort Pakistan PM in Doha skies" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" style="width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-width: 100%; display: block;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe>&nbsp;</div> For his part, the prime minister of Pakistan renewed his condemnation of the attacks against Qatar and other Gulf countries, while reaffirming Pakistan&rsquo;s full solidarity and support for the leadership and the people of Qatar. Smooth flow of energy supply chainsBoth leaders underscored the importance of supporting de-escalation efforts and enhancing international coordination to ensure the region&#39;s security and stability, particularly the maintenance of the smooth flow of energy supply chains. The two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to further develop them, especially in the fields of security, defense, and energy, to strengthen the partnership and open new avenues for cooperation. The meeting was also attended by Qatar&#39;s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani; the Chief of the Amiri Diwan, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi; and several senior officials. On the Pakistani side, it was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar; Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar; Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials. The emir and the prime minister of Pakistan also held a one-on-one meeting, during which they exchanged views on current developments of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the two countries, particularly in light of ongoing events and their implications for regional security and stability. &#39;Warm and generous gesture&#39;&nbsp;Following the meeting, the emir hosted a luncheon in honor of the prime minister and the accompanying delegation. Earlier, the Pakistani prime minister was escorted by Qatar Air Force fighter jets upon his arrival in Doha. In a post on X, PM Sharif thanked the amir of Qatar for &ldquo;the exceptionally warm and generous gesture of sending Qatar&rsquo;s fighter jets to escort our aircraft as it entered Qatari airspace.&rdquo;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2044717748085723248&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=ccd382a539894cff2a9b1a4a4f1d993bfcc1360f&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 369px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>

The amir expressed his deep appreciation for Pakistan’s pivotal  role in supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and in promoting diplomatic dialogue in a manner that serves regional security and stability.

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