Claim: Viral videos circulating on social media are being falsely linked to the recent military skirmishes between Pakistan and India that concluded with a ceasefire on May 10. These videos are, in fact, outdated and unrelated to the current conflict. Claim 1: A widely shared video shows a massive fire, with claims that it depicts […]
A video of former U.S. President Donald Trump is being widely shared online, in which he appears to mock Pakistan following India’s announcement to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty last month. The Indus Waters Treaty is a vital water-sharing agreement between the two South Asian neighbours, regulating the distribution of key river systems. The video,
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In the aftermath of the 7 May Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory during the so-called operation Sindoor, several dramatic video clips began circulating on social media, with users claiming they showed recent attacks on Sialkot and Rawalpindi. However, a detailed fact-check has revealed that none of these videos have any connection to Pakistan. Claim: A
On April 26, an Indian news channel aired a video claiming that citizens in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) were protesting against the Pakistan Army following the deadly April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). This claim is false. The protest had no connection to the Pakistan Army or the recent
False Claims About Attack on Sialkot Debunked: Old Images from Gaza Misused in Indian Propaganda Claim: Visuals showing explosions and smoke in a densely populated urban area were circulated online, with the assertion that they depicted a recent Indian military strike on the Pakistani city of Sialkot. Verdict: False. The images are not from Sialkot
Verdict: False and Misleading A viral video circulating on social media falsely claims that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a threat to Pakistan in response to the recent violence in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In reality, the clip is from a 2019 speech—delivered years before she assumed office—and contains no reference
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Several Indian social media users are sharing a short video clip that allegedly shows Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni threatening Pakistan during a speech. These claims have surfaced at a time of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following the killing of 26 civilians last week in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir’ Pahalgam Valley. However, the
Claim: Indian media reported on May 1 that Pakistan refused to take back its citizens stranded in India, citing a “notification” allegedly issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The notification claimed Pakistani nationals in India were given an indefinite extension to return due to Pakistan’s refusal to accept them. Fact: This claim is fake
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Claim: A video shared on Facebook shows fighter jets landing and taking off on a runway, with a caption suggesting that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for emergency operations amid escalating tensions with India. Summary of the Situation: The video, which gained significant attention on social media platforms, was shared with the claim that
In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali tourist, social media platforms were flooded with claims suggesting that the Pakistan Army was experiencing a wave of resignations. These assertions, alleging that over 1,200 officers and soldiers
