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 video shows the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying former senator Mushtaq Ahmad, arriving in Gaza. Fact: The flotilla never arrived in Gaza. The video in the claim likely shows the Global Sumud Flotilla at the Sidi Bou Said port in Tunisia in early September 2025. On 1 October, a Facebook user posted […]
Claim: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced at a recent press conference that Pakistan would recognise the state of Israel soon. Fact: The claim is false. A review of the clip in the claim as well as Dar’s full press conference from 30 September confirmed that he did not make such a […]
Claim: An image shows former senator and Jamaat-e-Islami member Mushtaq Ahmad distributing aid in Gaza. Fact: The image is AI-generated. The former senator is currently under detention in Israel, along with other politicians and activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. An image showing Mushtaq Ahmad allegedly distributing aid in Gaza was shared online on 1 […]
Claim: Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan was ready to intervene and take physical action in Gaza, in an interview with Al Jazeera. Fact: A clip from Dar’s interview has been shared with misleading captions. The Foreign Minister spoke about the need for physical action in Gaza if belligerent states like Israel […]
Claim: A video shows Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lambasting US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk for “ignoring” the Palestinian people and abusing the Kingdom’s investments for their “own personal gain”. Fact: The video is manipulated, likely using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. On 24 May 2025, Facebook user ‘Sain Baba’ […]
Claim: A video shows Israeli citizens arriving at an airport in Greece and being welcomed with Palestinian flags by the local people. Fact: The video actually shows a Greek delegation from the ‘March to Gaza’ initiative returning from Egypt and being welcomed by locals at Athens International Airport. On 20 June 2025, a […]
Claim: A video shows a large number of demonstrators in Seattle protesting against US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Fact: The video in question appeared online as early as 15 June 2025, a week before the US launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Therefore, it could not have been a protest against the US strikes […]
Claim: Multiple videos circulating online show Israeli citizens in distress following Iranian strikes in different parts of the country. Video 1: A female reporter is seen standing amid a crowd with a microphone. While her words are unintelligible, an elderly man responds, “Muslims, please forgive us.” The clip then cuts to another scene where a […]
Claim: A video shows Qatar’s citizens protesting against the existence of a US military base in the country following Iran’s strike on the Al Udeid Air Base. Fact: The claim is false. The video was shared online on 15 May, over a month before Iran’s strike on the US base in Qatar, confirming that it […]
Claim: A video shows US President Donald Trump acknowledging Pakistan’s warning to Israel and the US and commenting on its role in the Iran-Israel conflict. Fact: The video is a deepfake. The US President did not make any such comments. X (formerly Twitter) user @_Haroon79 shared a video of US President Donald Trump on 15 […]
Claim: Video shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck in the face by a supporter. Fact: This claim is false. The video actually shows Turkish politician Özgür Özel being assailed in May 2025, not Netanyahu. Social media users in Pakistan have shared a video (archive) containing the following text: “نیتن یاہو کو اپنے ہی لوگوں […]