Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen media cooperation through joint broadcasting projects and a collaborative effort to stop fake news and disinformation spreading in Pakistan. 

In Beijing, at a meeting between Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Chinese official Cao Shumin, both sides discussed expanding collaboration between state broadcasters, including a proposed agreement between PTV and CCTV. They emphasized technical training, cultural exchanges and influencer visits to boost people-to-people ties. The meeting concluded with China and Pakistan reaffirming each other to put a stop to the spread of fake news and "digital terrorism" on social media platforms.