The Punjab government has approved a major expansion of its counter-extremism efforts. The plan includes a new digital security wing within the Counter Terrorism Department.
The new Counter-Narrative and Cognitive Security Wing will focus on online threats. Its work will include digital propaganda, misinformation and anti-state narratives.
The government has approved 120 new positions for the initiative. The move is expected to expand the department’s digital monitoring and analysis capabilities.
The planned CTD Hiring will include specialists from several digital and intelligence-related fields. Officials have proposed positions for senior officers, analysts and technical experts.
The new setup will include a Project Director and Deputy Directors. Senior Analysts will also be recruited for information and intelligence analysis.
Experts in Open-Source Intelligence, known as OSINT, will form part of the team. Specialists in dark web analysis will also be included.
The wing will also recruit digital media managers and social media strategists. Fact-checking specialists and content writers will be part of the new structure.
The focus on these roles reflects the growing importance of digital platforms. Authorities plan to monitor and analyse information circulating across online networks.
The approved CTD Hiring plan also includes field-based positions. The government has approved the recruitment of 40 field coordinators.
Additional support staff will also be required for the new setup. These employees will assist with the wing’s administrative and operational requirements.
The initiative carries a significant financial allocation. The Counter-Narrative Wing has been given an annual budget of Rs492.1 million.
The total estimated cost of the project is expected to exceed Rs3 billion. The funding will support the planned expansion and operations.
The new wing will analyse information shared across digital platforms. It will also identify digital propaganda and narratives considered harmful by authorities.
Fact-checking will be another key responsibility of the new unit. Officials also plan to conduct detailed information analysis.
The initiative reflects growing government attention toward online information environments. Digital platforms have become important channels for news, discussion and public communication.
The proposed structure brings technical and analytical roles under one specialised wing. These positions are intended to support the department’s digital security responsibilities.
The CTD Hiring process will cover several professional categories. Candidates with digital media, intelligence and analytical expertise are expected to be considered.
The government’s plan also indicates a stronger institutional focus on online monitoring. The wing will combine field coordination with digital research and analysis.
The Counter-Narrative and Cognitive Security Wing is expected to operate under the CTD. Its activities will centre on information analysis, fact-checking and counter-narrative efforts.
The project will require substantial resources because of its wide range of responsibilities. Its annual budget and overall cost reflect the scale of the planned expansion.
The approved positions will allow the government to build a dedicated team for digital security work. Further details about recruitment procedures and eligibility are expected through official channels.
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