Pakistan, June 16 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed on Monday that war is not a game, and Pakistan's nuclear and missile programs are purely for self-defense. Speaking in the Senate, Dar addressed rising misinformation and clarified Pakistan's official stance amid ongoing regional tensions.

He warned against spreading false news, stating that several misleading clips have surfaced since June 13. One such clip featured former U.S. President Donald Trump but was later revealed to be AI-generated. Dar also pointed out that a recent interview of Israeli PM Netanyahu making rounds online was actually from 2011.

Referring to a widely circulated fake news item, Dar strongly denied claims that a Pakistani official...