Authorities Urge Media to Cease Publishing Unverified SIR 2026 Stories

The Punjab administration has sent a formal request to all news organisations asking them to refrain from circulating unsubstantiated reports regarding the Special Intensive Revision for 2026. The notice cites recent false headlines that alleged the removal of an MP’s name from the draft electoral roll. Officials highlighted that such misinformation can erode public confidence in the electoral process.