India, May 11 -- Pakistan's ministry of information and broadcasting on Saturday called a press release announcing the death of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan "fake" and urged the public to "reject irresponsible behaviour."

Earlier on Saturday, an undated statement from Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs had claimed that Khan passed away in judicial custody, adding that the circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.

It also claimed that the government acknowledges the gravity of the situation and is committed to ensuring complete transparency to determine the causes and hold accountable those responsible for the incident.

Urging the nation to remain peaceful, the fake release also read, "Pakistan has alwa...