AhlulBayt News Agency: A senior Pakistani Shia cleric has strongly condemned the spread of unverified and misleading reports by certain pro-Israel and US-aligned media outlets regarding Iran, describing such actions as a clear violation of journalistic ethics and a factor undermining unity within the Islamic Ummah.
In a speech addressing recent media narratives, Hujjatul Islam Ali Hasnain Hossaini, a senior member of Pakistan’s Baluchistan Muslim Unity Council, said the circulation of false rumors without proper investigation or verification runs counter to the fundamental principles of responsible journalism.
He criticized some Pakistani media outlets for uncritically echoing negative narratives promoted by Western and pro-Israel media. “Following external media agendas without research, scrutiny, or professional verification is deeply regrettable,” he said, adding that such conduct misleads public opinion and erodes trust in domestic media institutions.
Hossaini stressed that rumor-mongering by outlets and institutions that enjoy public credibility is particularly concerning.
“When organizations that hold a respected position in society engage in spreading unverified claims, it is both shameful and alarming,” he said. “This becomes even more difficult to understand given the presence of experienced and professional journalists within Pakistan’s media landscape.”
He urged journalists and media professionals to uphold ethical standards and refrain from presenting rumors or speculation as factual reporting.
Referring to the broader performance of Western media, Hossaini said many such outlets operate according to predefined political agendas aligned with the interests of the United States, Britain, the Zionist regime, and their allies.
“The real question,” he said, “is why some domestic media outlets and journalists, without recognizing these hidden objectives, choose to reproduce the same narratives.”
He warned that such uncritical replication contributes to information warfare and weakens independent media credibility in the Muslim world.
Hossaini also pointed to the outspoken stance of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in support of the Palestinian people, describing it as a key reason behind intensified media attacks.
“Today, Ayatollah Khamenei stands at the forefront of defending the oppressed Palestinian nation,” he said. “He has adopted clear and courageous positions against the Zionist regime and its Western backers. This is precisely why Western media outlets are attempting to target and discredit him.”
He questioned why some Pakistani media platforms have fallen into what he described as the “propaganda trap” set by Israeli and Western media networks.
The Pakistani cleric emphasized that the spread of false rumors about Iran has broader consequences beyond media credibility.
“Such actions deeply hurt the feelings of millions of Muslims and undermine the unity of the Islamic Ummah,” Hossaini said. “At a time when solidarity is most needed, divisive and misleading reporting only serves hostile interests.”
He concluded by calling on Pakistani journalists and media organizations to recognize the seriousness of their responsibility, adhere strictly to professional and ethical principles, and avoid republishing false, inflammatory, or divisive content in the future.
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