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Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian Navy destroying ship in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed hostilities

The video is old and shows the US Navy destroying an Iranian Soleimani-class corvette vessel in the Persian Gulf. Published 16 Jul, 2026 06:01pm

What’s really happening on the road to Gilgit-Baltistan?

GB tourism official asks travellers to check advisories before starting their journey. Updated 01 Jul, 2026 08:02am

Every monsoon, thousands of seashells wash up on Karachi's shores. Here's why

Is it climate change or nature's spectacle? The science and fishermen tell a more layered story. Published 23 Jun, 2026 06:14pm

Claims of Lahore and Faisalabad en route to rank among world's hottest cities by 2050 are misleading

The Climate Impact Lab study is a mortality risk ranking and not a temperature ranking. Updated 11 Jun, 2026 03:39pm

Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian soldiers capturing US pilot after shooting down jet

The video is old and shows a Libyan soldier performing a parachute jump. Published 06 Apr, 2026 07:27pm

Fact check: Iranian hackers did not leak a video of FBI chief Kash Patel dancing; it is unrelated

The video is from December 2022 and shows an unidentified man. Updated 30 Mar, 2026 07:59pm

Fact check: Imran’s son Kasim did not demand the suspension of Pakistan’s GSP+ status at UNHRC

The claim that a viral clip shows Kasim Khan demanding the suspension of Pakistan’s GSP+ status with the European Union at a UNHRC summit is false. Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:11pm

Fact check: Saudi Arabia has not recently changed its investment policies for Pakistan

Multiple users — including Indian, Afghan and pro-PTI accounts — across various social media platforms have been sharing a Geo News clip since March 5, 2026. Published 07 Mar, 2026 10:29am

Fact check: Viral video of Senate opposition leader saying Pakistan allowed US to use airspace against Iran is doctored

Multiple anti-state, Indian and Afghan accounts on social media platform X have been sharing the video since March 2. Published 04 Mar, 2026 10:28pm

Fact check: Viral image of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body in airstrike’s rubble is AI-generated

Multiple users and accounts on social media were sharing an alleged image of Khamenei’s body under the rubble after he was assassinated in air strikes by the United States and Israel. However, the image is AI-generated. Updated 01 Mar, 2026 09:50pm

Fact check: Viral videos do not show Afghan rocket strikes on Pakistani military installations; visuals are old

Videos have been circulating on social media, claiming to show Afghan rocket strikes targeting Pakistani military installations. Published 28 Feb, 2026 07:57pm

Fact check: Viral visuals of Pakistani F-16 jet allegedly shot down by Afghan forces are doctored

Multiple Indian and Afghan users on social media platform X shared visuals on February 27, claiming that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet. Updated 27 Feb, 2026 05:23pm

Fact check: Viral video does not show PTI founder Imran from his 2nd visit to Pims

The clip is old and shows Imran appearing before the LHC for interim protective bail in February 2023. Updated 25 Feb, 2026 10:07pm

Fact check: Viral video of Modi criticising Pakistan for not playing against India in T20 World Cup is doctored

Analysing the clip with AI-detection tool has showed that it has been flagged as being 71 per cent AI-generated. Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:51pm

Fact check: Viral video does not show cricketer Wasim Akram saying Imran visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island

Multiple pro-PML-N accounts on social media platform X were sharing a clip of cricketer Wasim Akram, claiming that he said PTI founder Imran Khan visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island. Published 03 Feb, 2026 05:11pm

Fact check: Viral video of Noreen Niazi requesting Modi for Operation Sindoor 2.0 to assist Imran’s release is doctored

The video of interview with Indian media outlet has been dubbed over through AI. Published 01 Dec, 2025 11:31pm

Fact check: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan did not question PM Modi about military losses in Pakistan-India May conflict

The video going viral on social media is AI-generated. Published 21 Nov, 2025 01:11pm

Fact check: Former AJK PM did not claim responsibility for Delhi blast; refers to April 2025 remarks

In the speech on Nov 17, Haq referred to his comments made earlier in April 2025, when he had threatened India with consequences for orchestrating attacks in Balochistan. Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:14pm

Fact check: Viral Pakistani CNIC image does not show wife of Delhi blast suspect

The woman is being investigated in connection to the Delhi attack but has no relation to the primary suspect. Published 15 Nov, 2025 10:50pm

Fact check: Viral videos of Indian army officials criticising tri-military exercises as optics stunt for Bihar elections are doctored

The clips have been dubbed over through AI-generated audio. Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:08pm