Fact checks, commentary and analysis about Pakistan
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Footage of someone gliding to the ground has been shared with the false claim that it shows an Indian fighter pilot landing after being shot down by Pakistan. Read
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The video, which has been viewed over 344,000 times on Facebook, has been altered with artificial intelligence. Read
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The photo actually shows one of two pilots who parachuted to safety before their aircraft crashed during a training exercise in southern India in June 2023, contrary to claims on social media. Read
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The video has been shared on social media with misleading claims it depicts a real incident from the recent strikes. Read
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A clip is circulating online with misleading claims it depicts air defences in Rajasthan. Read
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CNN says the image is fabricated. Read
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Some Facebook posts claim the clip shows scenes in Lahore, while another claims it’s Karachi, but the video predates the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. Read
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An image appearing to show the front page of the Daily Telegraph from 10 May is circulating online, but it’s not genuine and there are signs it was made with AI. Read
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The video has been circulating online since at least October 2024, and pre-dates the most recent conflict between the two countries. Read
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The clip shows a fire near Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase in December 2023. Read
