Islamabad, 8 May, 2025: The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on May 8 has identified 500 social media profiles suspected of running a coordinated anti-state propaganda online.
Authorities have formally launched an inquiry against these accounts.
Official sources said they detected these profiles for allegedly taking part in an organised digital campaign to destabilise the state and exploit the ongoing geopolitical situation.
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“These accounts are involved in spreading misinformation and anti-state narratives, particularly during a time of heightened national sensitivity,” a senior official involved in the investigation stated.
“The campaign appears to be coordinated and may have links to external hostile elements.”
Specialized cybercrime units are currently analysing the digital activity of individuals linked to these profiles.
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Furthermore, investigators alongside intelligence and security agencies are working to trace the networks behind the campaign.
“Action is underway to obtain necessary digital and biometric data to ensure swift identification of those behind this propaganda,” the source added.
Authorities have issued warning that any individual found responsible for running anti-state propaganda to disrupt national stability or compromise security will face “decisive legal action” under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and other relevant laws.
