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False Accusations Went Viral in Pakistan | Pakistan News
A viral social media hoax in Pakistan falsely accused an innocent woman, Mahal Baloch, of being a terrorist bomber—sparking panic, trauma, and threats to her family’s safety. The real bomber was a 23-year-old law student with a different alias. This digital misinformation disaster highlights how easily false claims spread online, especially in regions with weak media oversight and spotty internet access. Social media platforms, by amplifying sensational content through algorithms, bear responsibility for the harm caused—including psychological damage and forced displacement—when they fail to…
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