By Rimsha Azhar

In an age of constant connectivity, the line between fact and fiction is growing dangerously thin. Information now travels rapidly across screens and platforms, yet our ability to assess its truthfulness has not kept pace. Misinformation, which means false content shared without the intent to deceive, and disinformation, which is deliberately false content designed to manipulate, have become embedded in our digital lives. Both forms of falsehood carry real and sometimes devastating consequences. A single viral lie can derail a health campaign, incite violence, or destroy reputations. The emotional toll is just as damaging as the political or social cost. The shift from curated print and broadcast media to unregulated digital platforms has created an environment where anyone can publish, but few verify. Attention-hacking headlines,........

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