Claim: A video shows the Iranian delegation arriving in Islamabad on 10 April 2026, for ceasefire talks that are set to take place on 11 April. Fact: The claim is false. The video circulated is old and unrelated. On 10 April 2025 several social media users posted a video with captions like “Iranian delegation arrives […]
Claim: Visuals show Pakistani fighter jets escorting the Iranian delegation as they travel to Islamabad to discuss the terms for a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Fact: The visuals are old and unrelated. One video actually shows Pakistani jets escorting Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in February 2019. The second […]
Claim: A video leaked by the Iran-linked Handala group, which hacked into FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, shows him dancing to a Bollywood song. Fact: The video is unrelated to the FBI Director’s emails leaked by the Iran-linked group in March 2026; it appeared online as early as July 2020. On 30 March, a […]
Claim: In televised remarks, US President Donald Trump has warned Pakistan to “stay out” of America and Israel’s war against Iran as Islamabad “has its own challenges” and the consequences of taking sides “can be very serious”. Fact: Trump has not issued any such warning. The video includes audio that is doctored, likely using AI […]
Claim: A notification by the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, directs all public and private institutions to remain closed till 15 April 2026. Fact: The notification is fake and has been falsely attributed to the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh. On 27 March 2025, a Facebook page named ‘Karachi […]
Claim: Sources linked to the Kaaba and Saudi government have told news outlets that that a viral photograph tied to the “Epstein files” does not show the Kaaba’s Kiswa. Fact: Many reports making this claim are citing the Saudi news outlet Inside the Haramain as their source. The publication describes itself as a private, non-profit […]
Claim: A video shows the Iranian delegation arriving in Islamabad on 10 April 2026, for ceasefire talks that are set to take place on 11 April. Fact: The claim is false. The video circulated is old and unrelated. On 10 April 2025 several social media users posted a video with captions like “Iranian delegation arrives […]
Claim: A video leaked by the Iran-linked Handala group, which hacked into FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, shows him dancing to a Bollywood song. Fact: The video is unrelated to the FBI Director’s emails leaked by the Iran-linked group in March 2026; it appeared online as early as July 2020. On 30 March, a […]
Claim: Sources linked to the Kaaba and Saudi government have told news outlets that that a viral photograph tied to the “Epstein files” does not show the Kaaba’s Kiswa. Fact: Many reports making this claim are citing the Saudi news outlet Inside the Haramain as their source. The publication describes itself as a private, non-profit […]
Claim: A unique solar eclipse on 2 August 2025 will last over six minutes and plunge the entire world into darkness. The phenomenon is seen once every 100 years. Fact: No such solar eclipse occurred on 2 August 2025. A solar eclipse will indeed occur on 2 August 2027, but it will not plunge the […]
Claim: Geo News reported that Qayamat has been postponed. Fact: Geo News actually broadcast a video report about an update to the Doomsday Clock, which symbolically indicates the time left until a mass extinction event is caused by manmade technologies. The Clock does not actually make predictions but emphasises the dangers that need to be […]
Claim: Starlink recently registered in Pakistan and their internet services are now operational. Fact: Starlink registered in Pakistan in 2021, but has yet to acquire approval from PSARB and the PTA, which are needed to provide services in the country. However, according to some reports, Starlink’s internet services are being accessed illegally by some IT […]
Claim: The federal government has decided to impose a countrywide “smart lockdown” on Saturdays and Sundays because regional tensions are disrupting fuel supplies. Fact: The claim is false. Although news reports said the government was considering different fuel-conservation measures, official channels did not announce any approved nationwide weekend smart lockdown. The Ministry of Information later […]
Claim: The Aurat March in Pakistan was funded by Jeffrey Epstein, according to the newly-released Epstein Files. Fact: There’s no evidence that Epstein funded the Aurat March. In February 2026, multiple social media users alleged that the Aurat March, or Women’s March, in Pakistan was “funded” by deceased convicted child abuser Jeffrey Epstein (archived here, […]
Claim: A video shows people dancing at a Basant party in Lahore. Fact: The video is unrelated to Lahore and is actually from Pune, India. On 11 February 2026, Facebook digital creator ‘Mr Kharoos’ posted (archive) a video of people dancing at a party, alleging that the event took place in Defence Raya Lahore during […]