Misinformation and Blame: Tensions Rise After Bondi Beach Shooting

After a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accused rival nations of spreading false information to tarnish Pakistan's reputation. The incident involved a father-son duo, initially linked to Pakistan, amidst claims of misinformation. The Australian authorities were commended for their investigative integrity.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Islamabad | Updated: 17-12-2025 18:10 IST | Created: 17-12-2025 18:10 IST
Misinformation and Blame: Tensions Rise After Bondi Beach Shooting
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The tragic Bondi Beach shooting, resulting in 15 fatalities, has heightened tensions as Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accuses hostile countries of spreading misinformation to undermine Pakistan. He highlighted media outlets' quick attribution of one attacker's origin to Pakistan without solid evidence.

The attackers, identified initially as Pakistani nationals, were later confirmed to have Indian links. Naveed Akram, an Australian by birth, and his father Sajid Akram, who was killed in the incident, have sparked a cross-border narrative battle.

Tarar criticized media outlets for not adhering to journalistic ethics but praised Australian authorities for their professional response and thorough investigation.

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