CDF tells students from Harvard Business School: Fact-based analysis essential to countering digital propaganda

RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir hosted an international delegation of students from Harvard Business School for an interactive discussion covering strategic dynamics, youth empowerment, and media responsibility. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting centered on Pakistan’s security landscape, global stability, and the critical role young professionals play in navigating today’s complex digital environment. During the session, the military leadership and student group discussed the evolving regional and global security scenario, alongside Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote long-term peace, stability, and economic growth across the region and beyond. Field Marshal Munir highlighted the essential role of education, skills development, and entrepreneurship in empowering the next generation. He emphasised that young minds must adopt fact-based analytical thinking to effectively process information, especially in an era marked by rapid digital shifts. Addressing the wider global context, Field Marshal Munir urged the youth to play a constructive, meaningful role in an increasingly unpredictable global environment. He noted that maintaining grounded, fact-based analysis is essential to counter the growing impact of misinformation, social media manipulation, and digital propaganda. Reflecting on their trip, the Harvard Business School delegation — comprising students from various countries — shared positive experiences from their time in the country. They praised the generosity, openness, and warmth of the Pakistani people while noting Pakistan’s immense potential, strategic opportunities, and promising future prospects.

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