Claim: An image depicts attacks carried out during ‘Operation Sarbakaf’ in Bajaur. Fact: The image dates back to September 2019 and actually shows the US bombing of an island in northern Iraq. It is unrelated to the operation in Bajaur, Pakistan. An image was shared on social media with captions alleging that it shows attacks […]
Claim: US President Donald Trump will visit Pakistan on 18 September 2025. Fact: The claim is false. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the UK from 17 to 19 September 2025, and there is no official confirmation of a visit to Pakistan. On 17 July, multiple Pakistani news outlets including Geo News, Samaa, Suno […]
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: 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: Footage from a protest shows Israelis marching on the street and asking Pakistan for help amid the current escalation with Iran. Fact: The viral video is AI-generated. Additionally, Israelis have not staged any recent protests asking Pakistan for help. A video (archive) shared on Facebook shows a group of people marching in protest, carrying […]
Claim: US President Donald Trump mocked Pakistan after India announced plans to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. Fact: Donald Trump did not mock Pakistan. The viral video is from 2016, recorded during a campaign rally in Texas, where Trump mocked his then-Republican rival Marco Rubio. A Facebook user shared a clip (archive) of the US […]
Claim: Trump has agreed to recognise the government of Afghanistan. Fact: The claim is false. While recent diplomatic engagements have taken place, these do not amount to formal recognition of the Taliban government. There are no credible news reports or official statements from the Trump administration confirming that it has recognised or plans to recognise […]
Claim: On his three-day visit to the US in 2019, former premier Imran Khan was not received by any American official, forcing him to travel by metro train inside the US. Fact: Mary-Kate Fisher, then Acting Chief of Protocol of the US, was one of the officials to receive Khan on his three-day visit […]
Claim: A video shows Donald Trump seeking forgiveness from Allah following the devastating fires in Los Angeles. Fact: The absence of credible news reports and an audio analysis of Trump’s alleged voice confirms that it is doctored. A video (archive) shared on Facebook allegedly features the US President asking for Allah’s forgiveness after the wildfires […]
Claim: A bird that can breathe fire or shoot fire from its eyes caused the Los Angeles wildfires, according to a video. Fact: No such fire-breathing bird exists. The accompanying video is actually the work of a VFX artist who created the clip back in 2020 using CGI and compositing technique. On 23 January 2025, […]
Claim: A video shows the first stage of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, in which “fire [started] falling from the sky” when a celestial object was struck by unidentified objects and erupted into flames. Fact: The video is not only unrelated to the Los Angeles wildfires but was digitally created and originally posted back […]
Claim: A video shows Richard Grenell praising Imran Khan during a speech at the Republican National Convention. Fact: The video is fake. In his original speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Grenell spoke about US President-elect Donald Trump. Several social media users shared a video (archive) showing Trump’s special missions envoy, Richard Grenell, praising […]