Wasim Akram has firmly denied false rumours circulating on social media that claimed he had died after suffering a heart attack. Responding through a video message, the former Pakistan captain reassured fans that he was healthy and criticised the spread of AI-generated misinformation that had caused unnecessary concern among his followers. Addressing those who believed […]
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‘Fake news’: MNA Ali Musa Gilani denies reports of deportation from UAE
MNA Ali Musa Gilani on Sunday denied reports of his deportation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), terming them “fake news”. “I was not deported at all, it’s fake news! I travelled as per schedule and returned as per schedule,” Musa, son of Senate Chairperson Yousaf Raza Gilani posted on X in response to a […]
Pakistan successfully countered fake news during Marka-e-Haq: Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said close coordination between civil and military leadership, timely dissemination of verified information, and responsible conduct by the media enabled Pakistan to effectively counter fake news and strengthen its narrative during Marka-e-Haq (The Battle of Truth) with India, last year. Addressing a webinar titled “Truth Beyond […]
Kangana rejects viral marriage rumour involving opposition leader Rahul Gandhi
Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has strongly denied viral claims linking her to a marriage rumour involving opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, calling the circulating reports fake and misleading. Read More: Ramsha Khan confirms marriage with Khushal The controversy began after a social media meme page shared a fabricated quote falsely attributed to Ranaut. The post claimed […]
Notification on social media about a reduction in fuel prices, declared fake by authorities
ISLAMABAD: A notification circulating on social media claiming a sharp reduction in fuel prices has been declared fake by authorities, as confusion spread among the public over alleged changes in petroleum rates. Read More: Govt begins disbursement of fuel subsidy through digital wallets The viral document falsely claimed that petrol prices had been reduced by Rs78 per litre to […]
Fake News?
The curtain seems to have fallen on Pakistan’s disappointing T20 World Cup with more questions off the field than answers on it. Days after the team’s underperformed campaign, reports have emerged of an unnamed player’s alleged misconduct with hotel staff in Kandy, Sri Lanka, wherein one news outlet even named the player as Salman Mirza […]
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At a time when tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border remain high, another destabilising force has entered the arena: misinformation. In the last few days, unverified claims and recycled footage have repeatedly circulated online, at times spilling into mainstream discourse and amplifying anxieties that the region can ill afford. One recent episode saw social media accounts […]
Memon draws attention of MPAs to issue of fake news
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said that fake news is a major issue and that individuals and their families are being harmed by it. He stated that anyone can file a complaint against fake news with the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency, […]
IHC judge questions mechanism for determining ‘fake news’
Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas of the IHC on Monday questioned the mechanism for determining what constitutes “fake news” in the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). The IHC judge made the remarks while hearing petitions filed by journalists’ bodies and senior journalists challenging the controversial amendments to Peca, which they argue curtail freedom […]
Punjab denies extension of winter vacations
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Friday dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that winter vacations in the province have been extended. The minister clarified that schools and colleges are scheduled to reopen on January 12 as previously announced. Read More: Punjab announces winter holidays for all schools 2025 In a statement posted on X, the […]