In May, BBC Urdu reviewed the book “Lost Islamic History” recommended by the PM.

The BBC review referred to a passage in the book where Shia Muslims were mentioned along with “European Crusaders and Mongol hordes” which “combined to reign terror upon Islamic heartland.” 1/3
The focal person digital media for CM Punjab, and other PTI-linked accounts, claimed on Twitter that BBC Urdu’s reporter Abid Hussain reviewed the wrong book. 2/3
Fact-check: When the actual passage was shown to govt officials, they went on to delete their original tweets which were accusing in nature and questioned BBC Urdu’s editorial and ethical integrity as well as that of Abid Hussain, the journalist who reviewed the book. 3/3
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