Claim: A recent video shows JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman asking religious scholar Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi to move his chair away from him during a media talk. Fact: The video is old. The incident did take place but not recently. On 16 July 2026, a Facebook account named Global Eye News posted a video that […]
Claim: An FIR has been lodged in Kasur’s Saddar police station against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl’s (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for sedition. Fact: The alleged FIR going viral on social media is fake. The Kasur police say no such FIR has been lodged at their station. On 15 July 2026, a Facebook page named […]
Claim: Azaad Urdu reported that Information Minister Attaullah Tarar defended rape allegations against Raza Dar. Fact: The post is doctored and Tarar has not made any such statement. On 4 July 2026, a Facebook account called ‘Ai video’ shared a text post by Azaad Urdu, which quoted the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah […]
Claim: An image shows former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent appearance inside a court in Adiala Jail. Fact: The image is AI-generated. Khan has not been produced in court in person since his arrest in August 2023. He has joined proceedings via video link. On 27 June 2026, a Facebook account named Taj Muhammad shared […]
Claim: PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has passed away. Fact: The claim is false. Dr Yasmin is alive and remains imprisoned in Kot Lakhpat jail. On 30 June 2026, an Instagram account named Advocate Ray Mansab Ijaz shared a post, announcing the death of PTI leader Dr.Yasmin Rashid. The caption reads: “ڈاکٹر یاسمین راشد انتقال […]
Claim: An image shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s mother embracing Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Fact: The image is likely AI-generated. On 25 June 2026, a Facebook account named Javed Iqbal shared a picture of an elderly woman embracing Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir with Iranian […]
Claim: A video shows the recent violent clashes between JAAC supporters and police officers in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, on 5 June 2026. Fact: The video is old and is not related to the recent tensions in AJK. On 7 June 2026, a page on Instagram named ‘Global Peace Hub’ posted a video showing […]
Claim: An image shows former Prime Minister Imran Khan praying inside jail. Fact: The image is likely AI-generated. On 29 May 2026, a Facebook page named قید میں بھی کپتان shared an image of former prime minister Imran Khan sitting on a praying mat inside jail. The caption reads: اے اللہ اپنے اس بندے کو […]
Claim: A video shows journalist Fareed Zakaria calling Pakistan a “bridge” between South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, and the wider Muslim world. Fact: Zakaria has not made any such comments. The audio of the clip is likely AI-generated. On 14 May 2026, a page on X named Strategic Warfare shared a clip of journalist […]
Claim: A video shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visiting the Strait of Hormuz amid the “current situation”. Fact: The claim is false.The clip from the foreign minister’s 2024 visit to a missile ship. In April 2026, Facebook user Sindh Observer Digital,posted a clip showing the Iranian Foreign Minister on a ship with a navy […]
Claim: The man arrested for shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on 25 April 2026 has been confirmed dead, according to CNN. Fact: This claim is false. CNN did not report any such development. Cole Tomas Allen is alive and has been charged with attempting to assassinate the US President. On 26 April 2026, […]
Claim: The caption states that Saudi Arabia has stated it will no longer support Donald Trump, bringing a major shift in Saudi-US relations after many years. Fact: The claim is false. A video posted along with the claim does not show a Saudi official making any such statements about the country’s ties with the US […]