Claim: Several videos have surfaced online showing Pakistan Army soldiers urging political leaders to improve the country’s socioeconomic conditions in light of the latest IMF report, calling for action to ease the hardships faced by poor citizens.
Fact: The viral videos do not depict real events. All three were likely created using an AI text-to-video tool.
Video 1: A soldier says, “Khuda ka wasta hai iss mulk ke halaat behtar kijiye. Ghareeb awaam ke baray mein sochiye Hum baar baar keh rahay hain siyasi darj e hararat kam kijiye. Mulk ko mil baith kar chalaye ye. Iss mulk par siyasat karna ban-”
[Translation: For God’s sake, improve the condition of this country. Think about the poor people. We keep saying again and again: lower the political temperature. Run the country together. Stop playing politics with this nation.]
Video 2: A soldier is speaking to the camera, he says, “Khudara iss mulk par reham kiya jaye. IMF public report honay ke baad bhi agar aap action nahi lein ge tou yeh ghareeb awam kabhi bhi aap ko maaf nahi karay gi. Jo log mulk ke saath khilwar kar rahay hain ek din woh Allah ki pakar mein zaroor ayeinge.”
[Translation: For God’s sake, have mercy on this country. Even after the IMF report has become public, if you still do not take action, the poor people will never forgive you. Those who are playing with the fate of this country will one day certainly face God’s reckoning.]
Video 3: A soldier standing at a podium speaking in a mic says, “Bas bohat hogaya ab Imran Khan ko raha karein. Siyasi darja hararat kam karein aur ghareeb awam ke baray mein sochein. IMF ki report ke baad bhi agar aap log corruption khatam nahi kareinge tou phir yeh mulk khatam hojayega. Awaam bhook se mar rahi hai aur aap log iqtidar se-”
[Translation: Enough is enough. Release Imran Khan now. Lower the political temperature and think about the poor. If you still do not end corruption even after the IMF report, then this country will collapse. The people are dying of hunger, and you all are busy with power-]
Fact or Fiction?
Soch Fact Check doubted the authenticity of the videos as they contained several visual and audio inconsistencies. These signs strongly suggest that the clips were likely generated using an AI text-to-video model, similar to earlier fake videos we have debunked in which soldiers criticised the Pakistan Army.
In the first video, the soldier’s cap features a green square in the centre, something not found on actual Pakistan Army caps. Instead of showing the soldier’s name and “Pakistan Army,” on the breast pockets, the right pocket reads SISE, while the text on the left pocket is not readable at all.
In the second video, the collar ends of the uniform do not contain any legible text or symbols; instead, they look like gibberish. Collar patches normally display rank, unit, or other distinctions. Additionally, the soldier’s lip movements are noticeably out of sync with the audio.
In the final video, the soldier is shown speaking at a podium with a microphone, but the audience behind him appears blurred. This is not something we would see in a real speech setting, especially since crowds are usually in front, and not behind the speaker. The uniform also displays several unusual logos that do not match genuine Pakistani military insignia. The lip-sync issues reappear, with parts of the speech not matching the movement of the soldier’s mouth.
Crucially, all three clips were shared by a Facebook page named “Public Servant.” The account is labelled as a ‘Digital Creator’ and lists its location as Saudi Arabia. A review of recent posts revealed that the page has shared several similar videos. However, it is not affiliated with the Pakistan Army, which further indicates that the videos are artificially generated.
One video shared on the account shows a young soldier standing on a very high peak. Similar to the viral videos, his uniform pockets do not display his proper name or “Pak Army.” At one point, he jumps down from the peak, but the transition is unnaturally smooth. The soldier does not show any signs of exertion or being out of breath and continues speaking, which is highly unlikely in a real-life situation.
Virality
The first video was shared here (archive) on Facebook.
The second video was shared here (archive) on Facebook.
The third video was shared here (archive) on Facebook.
Conclusion: The viral videos do not depict real Pakistan Army soldiers and were likely generated using AI.
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