Pakistan, July 2 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the establishment of a new monitoring system and a special control room to curb the spread of fake news during Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the first time such measures have been introduced in the province.

Under her directives, a comprehensive crackdown has been launched against those spreading false and provocative content on social media to maintain religious harmony and ensure law and order. Dozens of controversial social media accounts have already been blocked across Punjab based on reports from the Special Branch. Strict legal action is underway against individuals involved in disseminating inflammatory or sectarian content.

In a significant development, a Cy...