An old video falsely claimed to show the recent attack on Jaffar Express in Balochistan has gone viral on social media. The footage, originally from January 2022, has been misrepresented as evidence of the 11 March 2025 attack carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Claim: A widely shared video allegedly depicts an improvised […]
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Claim: A video shows civilian passengers released by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hours after the group hijacked the Jaffar Express on 11 March 2025. Verdict: False Details of the Claim On 12 March 2025, an X (formerly Twitter) user (@safarkhanb) shared a video claiming it depicted passengers from the Jaffar Express being released by
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A recent fact-checking investigation has revealed that several media outlets misreported the location of the Balochistan Liberation Army’s (BLA) train hijacking incident. The correct location of the attack has been verified through geolocation analysis and satellite imagery. Key Findings: 1. Geolocation Confirms Exact Attack Site: The BLA’s footage was analyzed using Google Maps, Google Earth
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Reports circulating on social media regarding an alleged attack by militants on a police checkpoint in Tank Bazaar, Wilayat Tank, around midnight, have been refuted by the authorities. The false claims suggested the use of laser guns and Kalashnikovs, resulting in casualties. However, upon verification, officials confirmed that no such incident took place and urged
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Reports circulating on social media claiming that a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel was killed in a sniper attack by militants in the Tirah area of Bara Tehsil, Khyber District, have been found to be false. Similarly, allegations that the militants carried out indiscriminate shelling on civilian areas, causing casualties and damage, have no basis in
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Claim A viral video on social media allegedly shows hostages taken by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) after the militant group hijacked the *Jaffar Express* in Balochistan on *11 March 2025*. Verification 1. Origin of the Video – Reverse image and video searches reveal that the footage was first shared on Facebook and Instagram in
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In a significant diplomatic engagement, Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry and advisor to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on Thursday. The discussions centered on key bilateral issues, including recent regional developments, water disputes, and the situation of Afghan migrants
Authorities have disclosed extensive poppy cultivation in the border regions of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and nearby areas of Balochistan, raising solemn regret over its connection to terrorism and organised crime in Pakistan. According to credible sources, poppy fields spanning hundreds of kanals have been identified in areas such as
The Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan has categorically rejected reports suggesting that Acting Head Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has resigned from his position. In a statement to the media, Ministry spokesperson Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed that the news circulating on social media is completely false and without merit. Qani emphasized the importance of accurate reporting
The dismantling of bunkers and posts under the Kohat Peace Accord is progressing rapidly in Kurram district, with 988 structures demolished so far, the district administration confirmed on Friday. The ongoing operation has led to the removal of 635 bunkers in Upper Kurram and 353 in Lower Kurram as part of efforts to restore lasting
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