Claim: Bangladesh replaced Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s statue with one of Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan. Fact: We did not find any credible news reports or other evidence to suggest that such a statue exists anywhere in Bangladesh. The image of Imran Khan’s statue in the claim is fake. A video shared on Facebook contains the […]
Claim: A video shows a mob of “Pakistani Islamists” beating and manhandling Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz at a public event in October 2025. Fact: The video is not recent nor does it show “Pakistani Islamists” beating or manhandling Maryam Nawaz. It is actually from September 2020 when a member of her protection detail mistakenly struck […]
Claim: A video shows Pakistan in chaos, that is, they are facing a shortage of food and fighting over food items, as Afghanistan closed its borders for trade with Pakistan. Fact: The video is at least three years old and is therefore not linked to the recent closure of borders between the two countries following […]
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: Videos circulating online show a reporter covering Pakistan in conflict with its neighbouring countries. Fact: The two clips were created using Sora, an AI generation software by OpenAI. On 4 November, a Facebook user posted a video purportedly showing a journalist wearing a press jacket, covering Pakistan’s conflict with a neighbouring country. A closer […]
Claim: A video shows a Pakistani female pilot who took part in conducting airstrikes inside Afghanistan during the recent clashes between the two countries. Fact: This video is not linked to the recent Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict as it appeared at least 15 years ago. On 16 October, a Facebook user posted a video (archive) that apparently […]
Claim: During a recent press conference, IG Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that “we committed 670 murders on Maryam Nawaz’s orders.” Fact: The claim is false. A review of the complete press conference shows that Dr Anwar made no such statement. A video of the current Inspector General (IG) of Police, Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, […]
Claim: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl’s (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman supported the idea of Pakistan potentially recognising Israel, saying that if the government decides to do so, it would be in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah. Fact: The claim is false as Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s remarks have been shared out of context. In fact, […]
Claim: A CCTV video shows an armed robbery averted after the shopkeeper’s daughter offers the robber a lollipop. Fact: The viral video does not depict real events; our investigation suggests that it is scripted. On 17 November, a video showing an armed robbery attempt was shared widely online. It shows a robber slapping the shopkeeper […]
Claim: A poster alluding to Field Marshal Asim Munir’s possible retirement or extension has been displayed in multiple cities across Pakistan. Fact: The image is digitally altered. The Field Marshal’s picture was likely superimposed on a 2016 poster that originally featured the army chief at the time, General Raheel Sharif. An image shared on Facebook […]
Claim: A video claiming to show Russian President Vladimir Putin warning the Pakistani military, saying it will provide all kinds of military & civilian assistance to the people of Afghanistan whenever needed. Fact: The claim is false as the video is altered and superimposed with fake audio. In the actual footage of the press conference […]