Claim: A video claims to show the first public appearance of Iran’s current Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Iran on 24 August. Fact: The archival footage of the Iranian Supreme Leader was first released on 18 August 2026, prior to Asim Munir’s visit. On 25 August 2026, X user […]
Claim: A video shows an elephant rescuing a man during the 26 August 2026 floods in Nepal. Fact: The video was circulating online from as early as 9 August 2026, over two weeks before the floods struck Nepal. Separate analyses found indications of possible AI manipulation, but the video’s authenticity could not be conclusively established. […]
Claim: A video shows one of Imran Khan’s sons, Sulaiman Khan, wearing a t-shirt that says, ”Free Imran Khan”. Fact: This claim is false. The video is AI-generated. On 23 August 2026, X user Khaula Chaudhry posted a video showing Sulaiman Khan sporting a t-shirt that read, “Free Imran Khan”. The video was posted with […]
Claim: Folk singer Mai Subhai was shot dead in Dera Bugti, Balochistan. Fact: The singer died during the 1980s. A letter issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner South Dera Bugti also confirmed the recent reports are “incorrect and misleading.” On 2 September 2026, Pakistani news outlet ARY News posted a news bulletin on […]
Claim: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged that Pakistan currently faces multiple “internal crises”, including in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and compared the country to its eastside neighbour, India, which he praised for its progress. Fact: The viral video has been manipulated with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. In the authentic clip, […]
Claim: An image claims to show a consignment of weapons seized by Saudi and Yemeni authorities at the port of Aden sent by India for Houthi forces. Fact: These weapons were actually seized by US guided-missile cruiser, the USS Monterey, from an unnamed ship in the Northern Sea in 2021 On 24 August, Facebook users […]
Claim: The State Bank of Pakistan issued a notification discontinuing the Rs 10 banknote from 1 September 2026. Fact: The Rs 10 banknote remains legal tender in Pakistan. SBP still lists it as current legal tender, and Soch Fact Check found no official notice withdrawing it from 1 September 2026. On 30 August 2026, Facebook […]
Claim: Several social media posts claimed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is engaged to Austrian princess Gloria von Habsburg, with some posts sharing images of the alleged couple together. Fact: The PPP Chairman refuted news about his engagement in a video statement. Soch Fact Check also found the images are AI-generated. On 30 August 2026, an Instagram […]
Claim: Sky Sports apologised to the Pakistan Cricket Board for airing Imran Khan sons’ interview during the test match at Lords. Fact: No official apology has been made by Sky Sports to the PCB. On 29 August 2026 several social media users, including an X profile called Zard si Gana posted a clip of a […]
Claim: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has commented on India’s documentary on Operation Sindoor, saying that the generals “acted very well” but “the army’s performance was not that good”. Fact: The video is an AI-manipulated version of an authentic press conference from December 2025, when Kumar spoke about Indian Street Premier League (ISPL). Between 18 and […]
Claim: A video claims to show Indian Prime Minister Modi warning his Israeli counterpart about the Defence Mecca Agreement between the three countries. Fact: This claim is false. The video being circulated is AI-generated. Towards the end of August, Facebook user, Amras Maood posted a video with the caption: “🚨 BREAKING: Did Modi actually warn […]
Claim: A meteor streaking across the sky was captured on camera in various parts of Sindh, Pakistan, according to two videos. A third image shows a bright orange object . Fact: One of the videos is from 2025 and was filmed in Russia, while the second is from 2023 and shows an asteroid in France. […]
Claim: Pakistan actor Fahad Mustafa has died, according to video announcements by multiple public figures. Fact: Fahad Mustafa is alive, contrary to the video statements, which Soch Fact Check found to be AI-manipulated. In July 2026, multiple social media videos surfaced showing multiple public figures announcing the death of Pakistani actor and TV host Fahad […]
Claim: A clip shows ongoing protests in Tehran caused by poverty, starvation, unemployment, the non-payment of salaries and pensions, uncertainty, instability, and terrorism. Fact: The footage posted is from January 2026, and not from August 2026. Hence, the claim is misleading. A Facebook account called ‘Publication and Research Organization’ posted a 13-second video displaying large […]
Claim: In an interview, Indian politician Shashi Tharoor spoke in favour of Pakistan’s foreign policy after the signing of “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomacy as “completely ineffective”. Fact: The viral video is AI-manipulated. It was created using an authentic interview of Tharoor from April 2026. On 10 August 2026, […]
Claim: Pakistani actor Imran Ashraf died after suffering a heart attack. Fact: Imran Ashraf publicly dismissed reports of his death as fake, saying he was “absolutely fine”. Soch Fact Check traced the main clip to genuine footage of Imran Riaz Khan and found evidence of AI-generated speech. On 17 August 2026, Facebook user Muhammad Safdar […]
Claim: A viral image shows Shehbaz Sharif’s Year 10 report card from the 1980-81 academic year. Fact: The image is fake. Its own dates place Sharif in Year 10 at age 29, while credible records show he completed his education years earlier. The document also refers to “Nawaz” in its teacher remarks despite naming Shehbaz […]
Claim: Several social media users claim that Geo News shut down Tabish Ahmed Hashmi’s programme “Hasna Mana Hai” due to the talk show host’s video statement calling for talks to resolve the 2026 unrest in Kashmir. Fact: The claim is false. Geo News did not shut down the programme and it continued to air almost […]
Claim: A viral reel claims Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital on the night of 20 August 2026. Fact: Khan was examined at PIMS, not Shifa International Hospital, and returned to Adiala Jail at around 5 am on 21 August. On 20 August 2026, Facebook page Umeed News shared a […]
Claim: Several social media users claimed that the dead body of one of the students involved in the Sarhad University incident was found near a hilly area in Islamabad. These claims cite journalist Asad Toor as their source of information. Fact: Toor denied reporting on any such death. On 27 August 2026, a Facebook account […]
Claim: A viral video shows Imran Khan meeting PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan at Adiala Jail. Fact: Gemini detected Google’s SynthID watermark in part of the visuals. Barrister Gohar also said the footage was fake. On 25 August 2026, Facebook page Daily Youth Vision shared a nine-second video that appears to show former Prime […]
Claim: The video claims to show Iran launching its first domestically manufactured submarine. Fact: This claim is misleading. The video is from 2023, and is an official video by Japan launching its fourth Taigei-class submarine ｢らいげい｣ Raigei SS-516. On 16 August, Instagram user global_daily_update posted a video of a submarine being launched in an undisclosed […]
Claim: A video shows Islamabad police assaulting passengers at the airport. Fact: The clip shows Islamabad police violently beating people at the Islamabad Press Club. It can be traced back to October 2025. On August 11 2026, a Facebook account named Quaid News Network shared a video showing a police officer assaulting a man with […]
Claim: A video shows a Pakistan Army vehicle charging at civilians in Balochistan. Fact: The video was first posted over six years ago and likely shows Afghanistan, not Pakistan. On 10 August 2026, multiple social media users shared a video of a mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle apparently charging into a crowded market that, according to […]
Claim: Dawn News reported that 80% of Pakistanis were “happy with how a soldier was beaten at Islamabad [a] University”. Fact: The claim seems to refer to an incident at Sarhad University. Dawn’s reporting on the matter does not contain any survey on public opinion, and makes no reference to an 80% figure. No other […]
Claim: A video shows DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry responding to an incident involving an army officer in Sarhad University, Islamabad. Fact: Chaudhry’s comments are entirely unrelated to the incident. This video can be traced back to September 2024. On 24 August 2026, a Facebook page named TBI shared a video of the Director General […]
Claim: A video claims to show members of the Turkish parliament applauding their president after he signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Fact: The clip is unrelated to the defence pact, which was signed two months after the video first appeared online. On 11 August 2026, a Facebook account named […]
Claim: A video shows Pakistani and Indian soldiers dancing together at a time when there is unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir in 2026. Fact: The video predates the 2026 Kashmir unrest. It actually shows Pakistani and Indian soldiers dancing to Bollywood songs at an event during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) military exercises held […]
Claim: A Geo News graphic quotes Mohsin Naqvi as blaming the PML-N government for ‘bloodshed’ in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Fact: The graphic is fake. It has been digitally manipulated using Google AI. On 4 August 2026, a Facebook account named Syed Irfan Shah shared a graphic of Pakistani channel Geo News which quoted Interior Minister Mohsin […]
Claim: A viral image shows Imran Khan at Shifa International Hospital in August 2026. Fact: The image is taken from an AI-generated video and does not show Khan at Shifa International Hospital. The video has been circulating since 21 July, before the Supreme Court ordered Khan’s transfer to a hospital. A Facebook post by Habibullah […]