ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has officially labeled a viral smart lockdown notification circulating on social media as fake. The misleading message falsely claimed that a nationwide lockdown had been imposed, causing panic across Pakistan.
Tarar urged citizens to rely only on official government channels for accurate updates. “This notification is completely false. The government has not issued any orders for a lockdown. We advise the public to stay informed through trusted sources and ignore rumors,” he said.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) also issued a warning on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, advising people to avoid sharing fake news and rely on credible sources.
The announcement came amid a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the government reviewed strategies to stabilize the economy, ensure public relief, and maintain petroleum supplies amid regional tensions, including the ongoing US-Iran situation. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting citizens’ interests and minimizing financial pressures caused by rising fuel prices and economic volatility.
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