A photo circulating widely on social media and some Afghan media outlets has been falsely linked to a recent Afghan drone strike in Kohat. The image has caused confusion and alarm, prompting a verification review. The Claim: Social media users and some Afghan media accounts are claiming that the photo shows destruction caused by a
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A false narrative has been circulating on social media, propagated by accounts linked to Indian, Afghan, and extremist networks, claiming that Omar Gul, a school teacher from North Waziristan and father of cricket player Aina Wazir, was detained and killed by the Pakistan Army. This misinformation gained traction after a video of Aina Wazir playing
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A claim circulating on social media alleging that 16 soldiers were martyred and the Malangi post was completely destroyed in a suicide attack in Bajaur District is false and does not reflect the official version of events. The Claim A message widely shared online stated that at 8:30pm on February 16, 2026, a suicide attack
Recent political statements and social media posts have claimed that a large-scale military operation is underway in Tirah, forcing locals to move and creating significant civilian hardship. These claims have been widely circulated, prompting concerns over the accuracy of information regarding counter-terrorism efforts in the region. This fact-check examines the claims, contextual evidence, and operational
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Claim A video circulating on social media primarily shared by Afghan-based accounts claims that the Pakistani military has forcibly taken homes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and established ISIS camps in the area. Verdict ❌ False and Misleading Reality The claim is entirely false. The video in question does not originate from Pakistan and has no connection
The Incident Four people, including a father and his son, were killed in Bannu on January 13, 2025, following a dispute over a motorcycle transaction. The incident occurred during negotiations related to the buying and selling of a motorcycle, when an argument over payment escalated into gunfire. The deceased were identified as Naseeb Rehman son
Claim: A letter purportedly issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly and addressed to the Peshawar Corps Commander has been circulating on social media. Fact-Check: Verification from Security Sources: Security sources have confirmed that no such letter has been received at the Corps Headquarters so far. Legal and Procedural Context: Under the law, it is
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Claim 1: A viral six-second video circulating on social media claims that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the arrest of a “Pakistani-origin terrorist” linked to the Bondi Beach attack and imposed a complete suspension of visas for Pakistani citizens. Fact Check: This claim is false. The video’s audio has been manipulated using artificial intelligence.
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Claim: Following a shooting incident involving two armed individuals during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, Australia, on 14 December, social media users began circulating a purported press release attributed to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The document claimed that one of the attackers had visited Rawalpindi Cantonment between 1 and 5 December as
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Claim: Social media posts by the group Fitna al-Hindustan claimed an attack on the house of a Pakistan Army major in Mastung and a blast in Machh Bazaar, portraying these as significant victories against security forces. Investigation: TKC conducted a thorough verification of both locations. Officials confirmed that there were no signs of any attacks
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