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FALSE: Reports of ISI chief’s visit to Egypt for ‘secret talks against Iran’ are baseless
Afghan and India based propaganda accounts claimed that Pakistan’s intelligence chief, Lt Gen Asim Malik, is in Egypt for “secret talks against Iran”.
It was also claimed that the ISI chief held meetings with US and Israeli officials ahead of a US strike in Iran. The rumours gained traction after mass protests in the Islamic Republic and threats by US President Donald Trump of intervention to ‘help’ the protestors.
An X account, Real Story, posted that “Pakistan’s intelligence chief Asim Malik has arrived in Egypt for secret consultations against Iran” with Israeli and American intelligence delegations.
Another X user, Afghan Defense, known for spreading misinformation and content against Pakistan, also posted similar news that ISI chief was sent with the aim of “coordinating intelligence” on Iran’s security situation.
Fact Check
These claims are FALSE, baseless, and based on unnamed “sources”. There are no credible reports in any section of the media or citations regarding Lt Gen Asim Malik’s visit.
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority shared a post on Jan 14 regarding the signing ceremony with a US based crypto currency firm. The meeting was held at the PM Office and was attended by senior political and military leaders.
Lt Gen Asim Malik is in Pakistan and was present at a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad with the World Liberty Financial USA delegation.
A picture released by the PVARA shows that Lt Gen Asim Malik, who also serves as the National Security Adviser, is also present in the meeting. This was also shared by the official account of the Government of Pakistan on social media.
Thus, the claim that the ISI chief arrived in Egypt for secret talks on Iran are baseless.
