Khyber District: Security officials have dismissed claims of a militant attack on a check-post in the Tirah Valley, clarifying that the outpost was vacated months ago as part of a strategic policy shift and handed over to local tribal elders to support peace efforts in the region. A video circulating on social media shows a […]
A video circulating widely on social media claiming to show a powerful explosion at the Pakistan Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi has been found to be misleading. The footage is not from Pakistan but from Syria. The Claim On March 23, a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a 23-second video clip depicting a chaotic scene
A viral video of a young woman is being shared on social media with false and misleading claims, apparently aimed at discrediting families of Balochistan’s missing persons by questioning their financial hardships. Social media posts allege that while these families complain about economic struggles, they can be seen using expensive iPhones. One such post on
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Claim: Bagram Airbase has been handed over to the United States and is effectively under Chinese control. Verdict: Unverified. Conflicting reports and official denials leave the situation unclear. Background: Recent media speculation and political commentary have reignited controversy over the status of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan—a facility of strategic military significance. The airbase, previously a
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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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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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
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