As tensions rose between Pakistan and India, several Indian celebrities and commentators, including Nadia Khan and Parineeti Chopra, condemned Indian mainstream media for sensationalism and warmongering. Khan described Indian coverage as “cartoonish” and far from journalism, while Chopra criticised media outlets for fuelling public panic with fake news. Reports from Indian media often presented unverifiable claims and inflammatory narratives, intensifying fear and nationalism. Analysts argued that this reflects a larger trend of compromised media ethics, where misinformation is used as a tool of state narrative-building. This trend poses a significant challenge to public discourse and cross-border understanding in the digital age.

Amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistani hackers reportedly launched a large-scale cyber offensive targeting major Indian government websites, including the Ministry of Defence and National Informatics Centre. The attacks, which resulted in site defacements and service disruptions, are being seen as a digital response to India's recent online censorship of Pakistani media and artists. The move marks a new phase of conflict where cyberspace becomes an active theatre of hostilities. Analysts warn that such offensives could escalate the crisis beyond diplomatic or military domains, further destabilising the region’s digital infrastructure.

In response to coordinated cyberattacks and an ongoing social media blockade imposed by India, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed it is actively monitoring threats to national digital infrastructure. The PTA acknowledged reports of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting key Pakistani digital services and vowed to bolster technical protections. It also criticised the Indian government’s moves to block access to Pakistani platforms, including the accounts of several celebrities and news outlets. The PTA stressed the need for global tech platforms to uphold neutrality and not bow to geopolitical pressure. It further called on users to remain vigilant and verify online content as tensions escalate.