ISLAMABAD: The Ministry for Info of Pakistan and the federal government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have rejected a BBC Urdu report relating to alleged highway closures within the area, describing it as inaccurate and opposite to the info.
In an announcement, the authorities in Pakistan and AJK mentioned a evaluate of the BBC report discovered that its headline and allegation had been based mostly on feedback from an nameless supply.
Each governments argued that the report didn’t comprise video proof, unbiased witness accounts, or official statements to assist the declare.
The authorities mentioned that, opposite to the report, highways throughout Azad Kashmir remained open to visitors.
They additional said that the AJK Chief Secretary and Inspector Common of Police had additionally denied the allegations in a press briefing.
In line with the Azad Kashmir authorities, protesters linked to a banned motion committee tried to loot goods-carrying autos; nevertheless, legislation enforcement businesses intervened promptly, making certain that transport routes remained open.
The Azad Kashmir authorities additional rejected BBC claims that residents had been being stopped on roads, describing the allegation as false.
It additionally criticized the usage of unnamed sources, saying it created the impression of an try to advertise a specific narrative.
Officers known as on worldwide media organizations to uphold journalistic requirements and keep away from publishing deceptive stories.
