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September 10, 2025

Disinformation and Public Skepticism: Evaluating the Role of the Fake News on Trust in Pakistan Digital News Sphere

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ARAhsan RazaKhwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information TechnologyMKMaida KhanNational University of Modern LanguagesEAErham AhmedNational University of Modern Languages

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Implication

This survey evaluates the impact of fake news on trust in digital media among users in Pakistan, indicating significant awareness levels.

Key Points

  • Higher general awareness of disinformation among users does not significantly reduce trust in digital news sources.
  • Respondents often verify content by checking sources and consulting peers, promoting digital responsibility.
  • Exposure to fake news correlates with critical thinking practices while using digital sources for news.
  • The findings align with Media Dependency Theory, emphasizing user engagement in verifying information.

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Raza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c193e99b7b07f3a0617c91https://doi.org/10.71016/tp/jfa76f79
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