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A claim that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meet imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan in Adiala Jail during his visit to Pakistan is FALSE. On April 22, 2024, a claim circulated on social media platform X that the Iranian president…
A viral video claimed that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif received a grand welcome during his private visit to China. Fact Check Pakistan has determined that that the claim is misleading and does not relate to the former prime minister’s…
A video shared on social media shows former US President Donald Trump expressing support for imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan if he wins the 2024 elections. “Hello my Pakistani-American friends,” Trump says in the clip which can be…
A notification circulating on social media stating that government has announced four-day holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr is FAKE. The notification purportedly by the Cabinet Division states that the government has declared holidays from April 9-12, 2024 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.…
Pakistan’s top javelin throw athlete, Arshad Nadeem, has denied seeking funds to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics. In a post on social media site X, former Twitter, the athlete warned all scammers who may collect funds on his behalf.…
Pakistan journalist Sabir Shakir falsely claimed that social media sites Facebook and Instagram have been blocked in Pakistan. In a post on social site X, formerly Twitter, he claimed that Facebook, Instagram, X and social digital media sites have been…
A viral video which purportedly showed fake ballot papers being printed at a printing press in Lahore has been exposed. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had shared a video which purportedly showed fake ballot papers being printed at a printing press.…
An image circulating online purports to show banners displayed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) thanking the army chief for the elections. “Shukriya Hafiz sahib (Thank you Mr. Hafiz),” reads the text on the supposed banner. The image was also…
Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) has disowned posts on social media site X which passed defamatory remarks against the army. The X account, @ex_pess had issued a statement calling for the resignation of the Army Chief and DG ISI after allegedly…
Several PML-N linked accounts had claimed 2/3rd voters have rejected Imran Khan in general elections 2024 as confirmed by FAFEN. This claim was made by PML-N follower, Faisal Ranja, who shared a screenshot of a news channel made the claim.…
