Investigators have uncovered significant new evidence implicating Jibran Ilyas in anti-state activities, further deepening concerns about a coordinated campaign to destabilise Pakistan. The findings, which include WhatsApp messages exchanged between Jibran Ilyas and Raoof Hassan, shed light on a well-organized disinformation effort that seeks to exploit internal divisions within the country.
According to sources who shared details with The Scoop (TS), investigators discovered that Jibran Ilyas had instructed Raoof Hasan to launch a targeted propaganda drive leading up to the one-year anniversary of the May 9 violence. In messages dating from December 2023 to May 2024, Jibran provided Raoof with a comprehensive set of materials, including photographs, videos, hashtags, and trending topics. These materials were designed to amplify anti-state narratives and stir unrest, potentially in coordination with external actors.
One key element of these messages was a set of screenshots Jibran sent on May 1, 2024, showing news reports that had aired on various TV channels. The reports discussed remarks made by Supreme Court Justices Athar Minallah and Qazi Faez Isa regarding the violence that took place on May 9, 2023. By circulating these reports, Jibran appeared to be aiming to fuel public outrage and further undermine trust in state institutions.
In another crucial exchange, Jibran informed Raoof that he had created a new Google Drive folder, containing data related to a supposed “false flag” operation carried out during the May 9 violence. This alleged operation, according to Jibran, was staged to manipulate public perception and frame certain individuals or groups, thereby contributing to the chaos and confusion surrounding the events of that day.
Sources close to the investigation indicated that these efforts were part of a broader, more sophisticated campaign to erode the state’s credibility and weaken Pakistan’s sovereignty. The financial backing behind social media propagandists like Jibran Ilyas further points to an organized attempt to weaponise disinformation. This isn’t a matter of free speech or political dissent; it is a deliberate strategy to destabilize the nation by exploiting its vulnerabilities.
The revelations regarding Jibran Ilyas’s involvement, along with his collaboration with Raoof Hassan, leave little doubt that the disinformation campaign is a calculated attack on Pakistan’s stability. With evidence pointing to external influences and sophisticated coordination, it has become clear that this is not simply a political dispute, but a threat to the country’s national security.
Given the gravity of the situation, it is imperative that the state responds with urgency. Allowing such disinformation to proliferate unchecked could have dire consequences for the country’s future. Pakistan must act to dismantle the networks behind this foreign-driven agenda and hold those involved accountable for their actions.
As these revelations come to light, the people of Pakistan are left with pressing questions about who is behind this campaign and how deep the conspiracy goes. They now demand transparency, accountability, and a clear commitment from the state to safeguard the integrity of the nation against these coordinated assaults on its sovereignty.
