A widely circulated report on social media claiming that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has stolen a Pakistan Air Force fighter jet has been categorically denied by authorities, who have confirmed that no such incident has taken place.
The false claim, which has sparked concern and confusion online, also included a fabricated screenshot purportedly from Dawn News. However, a review of Dawn’s official website revealed no such report was ever published. The news outlet has clarified that the circulating screenshot is fake and the report is entirely baseless.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information, emphasizing that such disinformation can damage public trust and national security narratives. They confirmed that all military assets remain secure and that no breach of security, as claimed in the viral posts, has occurred.
The circulation of such fake news appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and sow unnecessary panic.
