Shahid Rind, the Spokesman Government of Balochistan: Photo Daily Quetta Voice

News Desk: Media Adviser to the Balochistan Government, Shahid Rind, held a press conference at the Quetta Press Club regarding news reports against the CM House.

Addressing the press conference, Shahid Rind said that the spread of fake news has become a major challenge for us.

He said that fake news is being spread on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms, adding that the spread of fake news through WhatsApp is also a big challenge for us.

The Special Assistant to the Chief Minister said that the government has the right to take legal action against fake news. There is law in the country and the law will take its own course against those who violate it.

Shahid Rind announced that action has been initiated against three journalists of Balochistan for allegedly broadcasting false news.

He said that action has been initiated against Agha Obaid, Sana Achakzai and Maqbool Jafar, and cases have been registered against all three through the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

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Quetta Voice is an English Daily covering all unfolding political, economic and social issues relating to Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province in terms of area. QV's main focus is on stories related to education, promotion of quality education and publishing reports about out of school children in the province. QV has also a vigilant eye on health, climate change and other key sectors.