Countering fake news major responsibility of youth: experts

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday said countering fake news and disinformation was the prime responsibility of the youth.

They showed serious concerns over the rising trend of fake news and urged the government to take immediate steps to tackle the complex issue. They said efforts should also be made to counter misinformation and fake news through educational interventions.

The seminar ‘Impact of fake news and disinformation on the upcoming general election in Pakistan’ was organised by a think-tank, Accountability Lab, at Islamic International University Islamabad (IIUI).

Speakers included digital media expert Waqas Naeem, Zile Huma, Director Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP); Director Communications and Outreach at Nacta Dr Munir Ahmed, and Shazia Mehboob, Editor The PenPK.com.

Originally published in Dawn