Unmasking Operation Goldsmith: A Smear Campaign Against Pakistan’s Military

Operation Goldsmith is another fake propaganda and a psychological warfare being conducted by the RAW against Pakistan and its Armed Forces. This campaign, as per some sources, is managed by Jewish and Indian lobby to create unrest in Pakistan and particularly to demoralize their military. The first stage of media agenda setting trending focused on raising controversy over the 2024 General Election in Pakistan by accusing military interference. The current focus is to justify a jailed PTI leader and Lynch the whole Pakistan Army.

The operation seen to be part of a well orchestrated strategy with an aim at causing political turmoil in Pakistan. It is said that the cash is filtering from the Jewish millionaire beneficiaries for projecting Zionist and capitalistic dramas. As evidenced by multiple statements, tweets, and political appeasement in favor of PTI leader, and the often repeated references to human rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of politics. This support ironically rubs shoulders with the same entities’ absolute lack of words on the situation in Gaza and vigorous support for actions against Muslims in Gaza and Kashmir.

About 124 negative articles have been published in major international media outlets during the period of January to July of the year 2024, which shows that this campaign was intense. The BBC published 13 articles, the New York Times published 13 as well, the Guardian published 10, Aljazeera – 8, and the Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Finances times – 6. When one looks at these publications, a clear attempt can be noticed for discrediting Pakistan and its military in particular.

The above flow chart shows how each of the above aspects fits into Operation Goldsmith, and it appears that this communications strategy has two aims: First, its goal is to establish distrust and controversy regarding the up coming General Election so as to potentially harm the practice of democracy. What the campaign is trying to do is to bring the military into the electoral process to discredit the election results no matter the result. If there has to be such intervention it could lead to more political fragmentation thus making it even more difficult for government to order society.
Second, the concept is to enhance the status of a jailed PTI leader in parallel with denying the Pakistan Army’s credibility. Thus, oscillating between depicting the PTI leader as a democratic activist and a human rights activist, the operation aims at gaining international public support. This is intended to make pressure upon the Pakistani government and military portraying them as opponents of political liberty.

The international media in this specific campaign cannot be underestimated. The numerous negative articles that have been published by reputable media houses indicate premeditated effort in steering the opinions of the world. Concerning the liberties and human rights highlighted in these articles, particularly political ones, they are consistent with the agenda set by Operation Goldsmith lobbies. Thus, the issue formulated with their help is going to speak to the hearts of people worldwide who appreciate these values.

Also, thirty-six to sixty percent of the media sources did cover human rights violations, and the discrepancy in reporting between the two lists is apparent as well. The same individuals and groups that stand for a PTI leader and deny injustice in military’s role in Pakistan have said nothing about the Muslims suffering in Gaza and Kashmir. The above criticism shows they are selective when it comes to the problems they address as they only focus on matters that favor their geopolitical appreciation while leaving the rest ignored.

The fact cannot be ruled out that Operation Goldsmith measures have put a considerable effect on the internal stability of Pakistan. Analyzing the impact it has created and the way it is being followed and shared, it becomes the work of the Pakistani government and armed force to address the campaign. Counteracting these allegations is not possible without proper diplomatic actions in addition to active PR and work on the improvement of the methods of governing.

At the end of this article the operational scheme known as Goldsmith acknowledges a multi faceted and synchronized strategic design to destabilize Pakistan and erode the credibility of its military. They also organize Jewish and Indian lobbies, the reception of funds from sponsors, and bloody splashes of International media all into this scram. Understanding and countering such operations is crucial for Pakistan to maintain its sovereignty and stability in the face of external and internal challenges.