Pakistan Seeks ‘Loans Amid Heavy Losses’ on X, Islamabad Claims Account Was ‘Hacked’

Pakistan’s official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) posted a message asking for loans to deal with its ongoing financial struggles. The post claimed that Pakistan was facing heavy economic losses and urgently needed help from international lenders. However, shortly after the message went viral, Pakistan’s government denied that it had been posted by them and said the account was “hacked.”

The message on X appeared to plead for loans from global financial institutions to help Pakistan manage its debt and stabilize its economy. It highlighted the country’s tough financial situation, including inflation, a weakening currency, and rising costs for essential goods.

Soon after the post gained attention, Pakistani officials responded quickly, saying that the tweet was fake. A spokesperson for the government confirmed that the X account had been compromised by hackers and that the post did not represent the official stance of Pakistan’s finance ministry.

“The Ministry of Finance’s official account was hacked, and we are investigating the matter,” said the spokesperson. “We have no such request for loans on our social media channels.”

The Pakistani government also assured the public that it was handling the economic crisis through proper channels, including negotiations with international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Officials stated that the tweet was part of a cyberattack aimed at creating confusion and damaging Pakistan’s reputation on the world stage.

The incident sparked a lot of confusion and concern among people inside and outside Pakistan. Some feared that the post could hurt the country’s image among foreign investors and lenders. Experts also warned that such fake posts could increase instability and discourage financial support.

Pakistan’s cybersecurity teams are currently investigating the incident and working to prevent further attacks on official accounts. In the meantime, the government urged the public to ignore unverified posts and trust only official sources of information.