Archive · 4 Jan 2026
ISI Expands Espionage, Disinformation Campaigns Against India
Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI, is trying to do more secretive and misleading activities against India.
They want to create spy networks, spread false information about the Indian army, and cause protests to make India look unstable.
The ISI is also trying to find people who are easily influenced, like those with money problems or personal issues, to join their spy network.
India's intelligence agencies are warning about these plans and have started new policies to fight against these threats.
The ISI's efforts are partly driven by Pakistan's army chief, who wants to divert attention from problems in Pakistan and might be looking for a conflict with India.
ISI is expanding its espionage network in India, targeting vulnerable individuals through honey-trapping and financial incentives.
Pakistan plans to run a large-scale disinformation campaign to defame the Indian armed forces and undermine public trust.
The ISI aims to infiltrate and instigate protests in India to create the appearance of homegrown unrest and terrorism.
India's intelligence agencies warn that the ISI is also focusing on Bangladesh to set up launch pads for attacks on northeastern India.
The ISI's activities are partly driven by Pakistan's army chief, who seeks to divert attention from internal issues and may be looking for a conflict with India.
- Who
- Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Indian Intelligence Agencies
- What
- ISI's expansion of espionage and disinformation campaigns against India
- When
- Ongoing, with increased activity post 'Operation Sindoor'
- Where
- Primarily India, with efforts in Bangladesh
- Why
- To destabilize India, create homegrown terror modules, and divert attention from Pakistan's internal issues
- Organization
- ISI (Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence)
- Target
- India
- Primary Tactics
- Espionage, Disinformation, Protest Incitement
- Secondary Target
- Bangladesh
- Key Goal
- Create Homegrown Terror Modules
- Recent Indian Response
- National Counter Terrorism Policy
- Pakistan Army Chief
- Field Marshal Asim Munir
