Some social media accounts have been circulating one or two photos along with the claim that a Baloch youth was beaten by security forces near the Pakistan-Iran border for refusing to pay a bribe. This claim is false. Claim: Posts on social media are sharing images with the caption alleging that security personnel are torturing […]
A message circulating on WhatsApp groups in Pakistan claims that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the termination of all services for Afghan refugees in Pakistan starting from 17 August 2025. This rumour surfaced around the same time that Pakistan announced plans to repatriate more than 1.3 million
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Reverse image and video searches have revealed that several videos and images circulating on social media, purportedly showing the aftermath of recent military operations in Bajaur, are in fact old and unrelated. The visuals originate from Iraq, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and past protest events, and have no connection to the 2025 Bajaur incident. In
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Claim: A post circulating on Telegram claimed that militants from the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) carried out an attack on Pakistani security forces in Mohmand Agency, reportedly resulting in casualties. Fact: The claim is false. No such incident has occurred, and official sources confirm that the report is entirely fabricated. A widely circulated Telegram post,
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A viral video circulating on social media claims to show women in Bajaur protesting against a recent military operation conducted by Pakistani security forces. The video, widely shared by activists and even some journalists, depicts burqa-clad women marching down a narrow street, some carrying black flags. The accompanying captions assert that women have taken to
The Claim Social media accounts affiliated with the Khawarij are widely circulating a series of images showing a Pakistan Army convoy passing through the Khushhali Minister area of Mir Ali in North Waziristan. These posts falsely claim that the images depict a withdrawal or retreat of security forces, suggesting a symbolic or territorial victory for
Recently, two videos have gone viral on social media, purportedly showing former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu making controversial statements about Pakistan. The release of these videos sparked widespread concern among the general public, while serious observers condemned the statements. In response, a fact-check was conducted to verify the authenticity
In yet another example of sensationalism trumping accuracy, segments of Indian media have been exposed for spreading a false and fabricated story alleging that former U.S. President Donald Trump requested air and ground bases from Pakistan for operations against Iran. Doctored Video at the Centre of the Hoax The controversy began with a doctored video
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In the aftermath of Israel’s military aggression against Iran, a wave of disinformation targeting Pakistan was unleashed on social media, a campaign that intelligence and media monitoring sources believe to be orchestrated by India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), in collaboration with Zionist-aligned networks. The false narratives, pushed primarily through Indian-origin fake accounts and botnets,
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Claim: A post circulating on X (formerly Twitter) from an account named Iran Army (@I__military) claimed: “Pakistan announces its readiness to support Iran: Pakistani warplanes are ready to assist Iran and destroy Israeli missiles and drones. Pakistani fighter jets have entered Iranian airspace to support Iran.” Verdict: False Facts: There is no official statement from
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