ISLAMABAD: A wave of criticism from Pakistani social media users has led to the deletion of a controversial post by Sky News after it allegedly carried what many described as false claims about Pakistan.
The report suggested that Afghanistan’s air force had carried out an attack on Pakistan. However, social media users were quick to point out that Afghanistan currently does not have an operational air force, raising serious questions about the accuracy of the claim.
Thousands of Pakistani users responded strongly on social media platform X, accusing the broadcaster of spreading misinformation. Following intense backlash and mounting online pressure, Sky News removed the post from its official account.
Several users also questioned the channel’s editorial standards, saying this was not the first time it had aired or shared content perceived as unfavorable toward Pakistan. Some critics alleged bias in coverage related to Pakistan and its armed forces.
The incident has triggered a broader online debate about responsible journalism and fact-checking, particularly during sensitive regional developments. Hashtags related to Operation Ghazab lil-Haq began trending as users demanded greater accuracy in international reporting.
