🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says security agencies have exposed an Indian-backed digital network using bot farms and Indian payment gateways to run propaganda campaigns targeting Pakistan, its armed forces, and state institutions through AJK JAAC content. pic.twitter.com/m8YA9ldyYI

— Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) July 26, 2026

Arrest and Investigation

Tarar announced the arrest of a man working in digital marketing services whose business activities were allegedly linked to India . The suspect is accused of receiving payments from India in exchange for running a "network of misinformation" in Pakistan .

According to Tarar, the suspect, with the help of bot farms, spread and made viral anti-state content targeting Pakistan's security, government, army, army chief, and state institutions .

Evidence of Indian Involvement

The minister presented screenshots of transactions and posts allegedly part of the misinformation campaign, which promoted:

• Sectarian violence

• Recent unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

• Anti-state and anti-army narratives 

"The man had a WhatsApp chat with his Indian handler, where they discussed post views, money, and account details," Tarar claimed .

Investigators discovered that payments were transferred in small amounts to avoid detection by financial monitoring units .

JAAC Connection

The arrested suspect confessed that most of the content he received was related to the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) . Tarar described a "JAAC-anti-state nexus," claiming that the now-proscribed group aims to harm the Kashmir cause and weaken Pakistan's relationship with Kashmir .

The information minister stated that the government now has "irrefutable evidence" of the group's ties to India .

Digital Warfare Methodology

Tarar explained that Indian-funded troll farms operating on social media often sought digital marketing services . The investigation uncovered that the entire disinformation network was operated through bot farms .

Despite the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), forensic investigators traced multiple network accounts back to India .

Government Response

The government is now investigating digital payment gateways used in the operation . Tarar emphasized that such campaigns aim to undermine public trust in state institutions but will not succeed.

"Their nexus with anti-state elements is now clear as daylight," Tarar stated, adding that the group is now "answerable to the entire nation for taking funding from the enemy" .

🚨🇮🇳 Manipur Situation is Getting Worse!

Indian Army’s Assam Rifles opened fire on protesters demanding basic rights in the Ukhrul district of Manipur.

Indian Army is making life worse for people in Manipur, Kashmir, Nagaland, Khalistan, and even its own citizens. pic.twitter.com/yrEGlhQHcZ

— Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) July 26, 2026

According to local reports, the confrontation occurred during a protest against the establishment of a new security post in the district. The protest, which involved women, elderly residents, and student activists from the Tangkhul Naga community, was being carried out democratically when security forces responded with force .

Assam Rifles Accused of Excessive Force

The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), the apex body of the Tangkhul Naga tribe, has strongly condemned what it described as excesses committed by personnel of the 40 Assam Rifles Battalion during the confrontations .

According to the organization, Assam Rifles personnel responded with:

• Automatic rifle fire — multiple rounds fired at protesters

• Tear gas — used to disperse peaceful demonstrators

• Baton charges — including against women protesters

The TNL alleged that the commanding officer of the 40 Assam Rifles Battalion at Shangshak, identified as Colonel Sunil Singh Lunthi, personally led a baton charge against women protesters at Finch Corner .

More than 22 women were reportedly injured and were undergoing medical treatment at Ukhrul District Hospital, with some in critical condition .

Long-Standing Grievances

The latest clashes come against the backdrop of long-standing ethnic tensions in Manipur and widespread opposition to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which grants sweeping powers to security forces in what the Indian government designates as "disturbed areas" .

The ethnic violence that began in May 2023 between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities has claimed over 260 lives and displaced nearly 60,000 people, creating a deep divide between communities .

Calls for Justice

Local community leaders and civil society organizations have demanded a transparent investigation into the incident and the withdrawal of AFSPA from the state. Protesters continue to demonstrate against what they describe as "undue harassment" and the "draconian law" that enables human rights abuses .

The Indian government has not yet issued an official statement regarding the latest clashes in Ukhrul.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif dismisses Rajnath Singh’s Bollywood remarks 🇮🇳🇵🇰

No rhetoric can alter the internationally recognized disputed status of Jammu & Kashmir. Pakistan seeks peace, but any aggression or miscalculation will meet a resolute response. pic.twitter.com/HfNcoEz0z8

— Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) July 27, 2026

In a statement posted on X, Asif dismissed Singh's comments as "irresponsible" and an attempt to distort international legal realities through coercive posturing. He emphasized that such statements neither change the status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) nor contribute to regional peace, stability, or meaningful dialogue.

Kashmir Remains an Internationally Recognized Dispute

Reaffirming Pakistan's longstanding position, the Defence Minister stated that Jammu and Kashmir remains an internationally recognized disputed territory, the final status of which must be determined in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the freely expressed will of the Kashmiri people.

"India's continued attempts to rewrite internationally recognized legal realities through coercive rhetoric cannot alter the facts," Asif said.

India Accused of Sponsoring Terrorism

Asif also rejected India's allegations against Pakistan, arguing that they lack credibility in light of what he described as India's "well-documented record of state-sponsored terrorism and criminal activities".

"In fact, India remains the biggest sponsor of terrorism and perpetrator of instability in South Asia, holding the region hostage to its aggressively revisionist designs," he added.

Warning Against Miscalculation

The Defence Minister expressed concern that India's "irresponsible rhetoric" risks lowering the threshold for interstate conflict in the region. He issued a clear warning to New Delhi:

"Pakistan remains committed to peace and dialogue, but its resolve to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security is absolute and must never be tested".

Domestic Distraction Allegations

Asif suggested that Singh's remarks were an attempt to deflect attention from India's internal turmoil and growing discontent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "autocratic and divisive style of governance".

The exchange follows Singh's address at the 27th Kargil War commemorations, where he claimed that Azad Jammu and Kashmir is an "integral part of India" under Pakistan's control and warned of a "decisive response" from Indian armed forces against any attempt to undermine India's sovereignty.

⚡️🇦🇫 Freedom Fighters Defeating the Afghan Taliban!

Afghan Taliban flags are being torn down across Badakhshan as Freedom Fighters continue liberating occupied areas.

The end of Taliban regime is nearpic.twitter.com/nBrvK1cFtE

— Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) July 27, 2026

The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) and the Homeland Soldiers Front (HSF), also known as Sepahiyan-e-Mehan, have been conducting coordinated operations across several districts, challenging Taliban control in one of the most sustained episodes of armed resistance since the group returned to power in 2021 .

Zebak District: A New Frontline

Clashes in the strategically significant Zebak district have intensified, with the Afghanistan Freedom Front claiming to have shot down two Taliban military drones operating in the area . According to the group, the drones were conducting operations inside territories controlled by the Freedom Front, which successfully foiled a Taliban advance .

The group further claimed that Taliban forces suffered both human and military losses during intense clashes, and that resistance fighters prevented Taliban reinforcement helicopters from landing by opening heavy fire, forcing the aircraft to retreat .

Fighting has continued for several hours overnight in different parts of Zebak, which has emerged as the center of recent violence . Residents report that heightened military activity has turned parts of the district into a heavily militarized area .

Yaftal-e Payin Operation

Earlier this month, the newly formed Homeland Soldiers Front claimed a significant victory, briefly seizing control of the Yaftal-e Payin district center . According to local sources, between 20 and 25 armed fighters stormed government facilities before dawn, taking control of the district administration building, police headquarters, and intelligence office .

Videos shared on social media appeared to show armed men raising the group's flag over the government compound and firing celebratory gunshots . The group claimed its fighters disarmed Taliban personnel stationed at the district center and seized a large cache of weapons and military equipment before withdrawing .

The operation was reportedly led by Qayum Malang, a former Afghan Republic-era commando from the same district who had previously joined a commando unit of the National Resistance Front . This marks the first time the Taliban has lost temporary control of a district since its return to power .

Rocket Attack on Military Convoy

The Afghanistan Freedom Front also claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on a Taliban military convoy traveling from Kabul to Badakhshan, reportedly killing seven personnel and seriously injuring over six others . The attack occurred in the Doshi district of Baghlan province as the convoy was transporting reinforcements and military equipment to Badakhshan .

The group said four Taliban commanders were killed in clashes over the past two days . Eleven Taliban fighters, including the four commanders, have been killed in attacks carried out by the Freedom Front in Baghlan and Badakhshan provinces .

Taliban Response

The Taliban's 219th Omar-e-Salis Division confirmed fighting in Zebak district, saying border forces had killed five attackers who allegedly entered from Pakistan's Chitral region . However, independent verification of either side's casualty claims remains unavailable .

Fasihuddin Fitrat, the Taliban's chief of army staff, has traveled to Zebak as fighting continues . Taliban officials have sought to downplay the significance of the clashes, with Information Minister Shir Ahmad Haqqani dismissing reports as "rumors" intended to mislead the public .

"The fighting is based on rumors and false narratives, and they are trying to mislead the public," Haqqani said, describing opposition fighters as "killers, bandits, oppressors, and servants of others" .

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid acknowledged recent fighting but said such incidents occur in every country and had been exaggerated for propaganda purposes . The Taliban governor of Badakhshan has urged armed opposition groups to lay down their arms and resolve grievances through dialogue .

Resistance Enters 'New Phase'

Daoud Naji, head of the Afghanistan Freedom Front's political committee, has described the fight against the Taliban as entering a new phase, stating that the "decisive battle for liberation" would end with freedom for the Afghan people .

Former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has asserted that the Taliban regime is not a legitimate government and that political and armed resistance against it would become more organized, ultimately leading to the end of Taliban rule .

Implications for Regional Security

Security analysts note that Badakhshan's mountainous terrain, borders with China, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and its long history of resistance make it well suited for guerrilla warfare . The recent attacks suggest a strengthening and increasingly decentralized anti-Taliban resistance, with localized armed groups expanding beyond traditional resistance strongholds .

The Taliban concentrated on Hazarajat and Tajik population provinces, but waves of resistance may also arise from Nuristan and Kunar provinces . Internal divisions within the Taliban over control of mining resources and administrative appointments have further complicated the security situation .