Pakistan, June 4 -- In civilized societies, the media acts as an important pillar of democracy, serving as a means of accountability by providing precise, accurate, balanced, and critical information, especially in times of national crisis. Whenever a warlike crisis emerges, internally or externally, the media plays an essential role in delivering factual and accurate information. However, when that information is manipulated for a particular purpose, it damages credibility and diminishes public trust in the media.

The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan that started following the Pahalgam attack have given rise to an unprecedented surge in misinformation, deeply affecting national perceptions. In such times, a balanced media tha...