Fact Check

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

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

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

Claim: A report alleges that Pakistan shot down an Indian SU-30 fighter jet in the Battal sector using an F-16 aircraft. Verdict: False Objective Analysis Pakistan’s Agreement with the United States on F-16 Usage Pakistan’s acquisition of F-16 fighter jets from the United States was governed by specific terms, restricting their operational deployment to counterterrorism

Claim: Recent reports suggest that security forces have targeted innocent civilians in the Katlang mountains, Mardan, under the pretext of counterterrorism operations. Allegations also include drone strikes and civilian casualties. Check: Investigations reveal that the Katlang mountains have been a hub for militant activity since early 2023. The region’s rugged terrain and natural hideouts have