Claim: A video shows Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif physically fighting each other. Fact: The viral clip is AI-generated. On 17 November 2024, a Facebook page called Phatan TV posted a video (archive) apparently showing Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) leaders Nawaz Sharif and his brother, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, hitting each other. The frame […]
Claim: The Intercept is an Indian propaganda tool run by an Indian named Sumi Agarwal Fact: The Intercept is an investigative journalism platform co-founded by Glenn Greenwald, Jeremy Scahill and Laura Poitras. Pierre Omidyar, eBay founder and philanthropist, provided the funding to launch The Intercept in 2014. On 18 December 2023, X (formerly, Twitter) account […]
Claim: Imran Khan appeared older than usual in a recent video clip, most probably due to stress and anxiety. Fact: An AI generative filter was used on a recent video of Imran Khan to make him appear older than he is. On 2 June 2023, several social media users uploaded a 9-second video clip of […]
Claim: Shehbaz Sharif has issued Letters of Credit (LC) for importing 165 Mercedes cars amidst inflation and the national financial crisis. Fact: The claim has been debunked by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. On 9 January 2022, journalist Imran Riaz Khan tweeted an image of a breaking news headline, claiming Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
Claim: All records were destroyed in a fire at the Custom Intelligence Office in Quetta. Fact: There was a fire at the customs office in Quetta. However, the incident took place 8 months ago and all records were not destroyed, according to the SSP Quetta’s office and news reports from the time. On 23 December […]