AJMC (Asian Journal of Media and Communication)
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): Volume 9, Number 1, 2025

Arbiters of Truth: Government Fact-checking in the South Asia

Alam, Ahmed Shatil (Unknown)
Bilal, Umer (Unknown)
Hossain, Mohammad Zahid (Unknown)

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Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study documents fact-checker prioritization of political agendas in government-run fact-checking in India and Pakistan. Government fact-checkers in both countries debunked the content critical of the government but failed to mention specific methods and sources of verification. The research also discussed the implications of government-run fact-checking in overall fact-checking practices andnorms. This research also shows that Indian and Pakistani fact-checkers, both government-run and independent, interest areas are confined to issues related to politics, entertainment, sports, health, religion, economics, and international affairs.

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AJMC (Asian Journal of Media and Communication)
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AJMC

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Universitas Islam Indonesia

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Religion Arts Humanities Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

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Focus and Scope Asian Journal of Media and Communication (AJMC) is an international, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary journal devoted to the study of media and communication with Asian focuses and perspectives. We welcome contributions on the following topics: Environment, risk, and disaster ...