Claim: An image shows three Pakistan Army soldiers recently kidnapped by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Fact: The image was shared on social media as early as 2020. On 9 December, an X user shared an image showing three men squatting on the ground, wearing similar clothes, along with a man standing behind them in black clothes. […]
Claim: An image shows former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid shaking hands with Imran Khan. Fact: Two separate photographs were used to create the viral image. On 17 November, Najam Wali Khan, a broadcast journalist at PTV news, shared an image showing Imran Khan shaking hands with Sheikh Hasina, writing, “حسینہ واجد کو بنگلہ […]
Claim: A video shows Indian and Pakistani cricketers breaking into a fight at Sharjah stadium. Fact: The viral clip is fake; it contains several visual inconsistencies. Additionally, the footage was traced to an account that posts AI-generated content. A video was shared online with the following caption: “fight between pakistani and indian cricket team at […]
Claim: During a speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India would use Afghanistan to fight Pakistan. Fact: A review of the original footage and AI-based deepfake detection models confirms that the clip was manipulated. A video of Indian prime minister has been shared online containing the following text: “بھارتی صحافی گیتا بسو اس نے […]
Claim: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been admitted to the hospital after he was poisoned. Fact: The Prime Minister was not hospitalised. Reports from international media outlets suggest that Netanyahu was advised to rest at home for three days recently due to a bout of food poisoning On 20 July 2025, a user on […]
Claim: A video shows Shakira was recognized in a local market in Islamabad, Pakistan. Fact: The video shared in the claim is from Morocco in 2011. Moreover, there is no evidence to suggest Shakira has ever been to Pakistan. On 8 July 2025, X user Kalorie posted a video of Colombian singer Shakira writing, “Shakira […]
Claim: The United States Air Force has announced it will study and learn the tactics used by Pakistan’s Air Force against India during the 7 May 2025 air battle between the two countries. Fact: The US Air Force never made any such announcement or comment. On 22 August 2025, a user on X posted an […]
Claim: Opposition parties questioned the government on the capture of Indian Air Force pilot Shivangi Singh by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Fact: Shivangi Singh was never mentioned in the debates, and both the Pakistani and Indian governments have denied news of her capture. On 28 July 2025, the X (formerly Twitter) account IronClad posted (archive): […]
Claim: Malik Riaz has shut down Bahria Town operations across Pakistan. Fact: Real estate tycoon Malik Riaz did not announce shutting down Bahria Town operations across Pakistan. So far, he has issued a warning that “the situation has reached a point where we are being forced to completely shut down all Bahria Town activities across […]
Claim: An op-ed published in The New York Times on Saturday called for Imran’s release from Adiala Jail, where the PTI leader has been incarcerated since August 5. Fact: It is not an op-ed or article. In fact, it is an advertisement published in The New York Times on Saturday, 2 August 2025, by an […]
Claim: A mob of masked migrants attacked a hospital in Birmingham, UK, armed with axes and blades. Fact: This image was AI-generated, and West Midlands Police in Birmingham confirmed there were no attacks in the area. On 17 February 2025, a user on X (Twitter) posted an image (archive) of men wielding axes, breaking […]
Claim: Geo News reported that England needed 50,000 urgent workers and 10 companies are offering free visas. Fact: The post is a scam. A Facebook user posted a reel (archive), purportedly showing Geo News announcing that the UK will provide free visas to workers. The text “England 50,000 urgent workers needed. Breaking News” is superimposed […]