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 shows an attack from the Iranian forces on a nuclear plant in Israel amid the ongoing war. Fact: The video is unrelated to the Iran-Israel war and dates back to 2017. A Facebook user, Media Digital Khanpur Mahar posted a video that went viral amid tensions of the ongoing war, claiming it […]
Claim: Shahbaz Gill defended Richard Grenell and spoke against criticisms of Grenell based on his sexual orientation, saying it is a sign of ignorance to criticise him for his sexuality. Fact: Siasat.pk officially denied ever publishing this image or recording this statement from Gill. Azhar Mashwani, PTI’s chief digital strategist also denied on Gill’s behalf […]
Claim: Mohenjo-Daro will likely be removed from the list of World Heritage sites. Fact: Mohenjo-Daro was never under consideration for removal, and UNESCO has directed $350,000 to the recovery and restoration of heritage sites in Pakistan in the aftermath of the flood. On 4 September 2022, a Facebook post claimed that Mohenjo-Daro will likely be […]
Claim: A viral image depicts Italian singer Julia Markin holding up her bra and asking people in a crowd how much they would be willing to pay for it. Fact: The image is in fact of Hollywood actress Katie Holmes re-enacting a scene from a historic protest. A facebook account run by user Taajob Mahar […]
Claims: 1. The Kalash Valley is an area in Pakistan where women openly commit adultery in public 2. The Kalasha are fire-worshippers and their primary religion is the worship of fire and statues; they dance and sacrifice animals during religious festivities; their religion does not include notions of prophets or holy books 3. NGOs are […]