Claim: Protestors staged a physical demonstration against Askari Bank and Fauji Foundation. Fact: Although some social media users have initiated boycotts against Askari Bank and Fauji products, no physical demonstrations have occurred anywhere in the country. The video in question is digitally manipulated, as the banners and posters carried by the ‘protesters’ contain noticeable typos. […]
Claim 1: Fauji Foods has reported a 73% loss of 2.16 billion rupees. Claim 2: The sales of Nurpur butter have dropped by 85%. Fact 1: The 73% loss of 2.16 billion reported by Fauji Foods is from 2022. While stock prices for Fauji companies did drop on 6 December 2024, they have […]
Claim: A doctor displayed anger and frustration at the government after witnessing casualties from the recent PTI protest at D-Chowk. Fact: The video is from 2021 and shows the doctor criticising Imran Khan and the PTI government at the time following a TLP protest.It is not related to the recent PTI protest at D-Chowk. On […]
Claim: A video shows PTI protesters swimming across a river to reach Islamabad amid road blockades. Fact: The video was first shared online on 1 September 2023, disproving the claim that PTI protesters swam across a river to attend the 24 November 2024 protest at D-Chowk. On 25 November, the Instagram account Dialogue Pakistan, which […]
Claim: The Pakistan Students Federation has demanded Imran Khan’s release by 30 August and warned of protests if their demand is not met. Fact: The Pakistan Students Federation does not exist. The warning actually came from the Insaf Students Federation. On 8 August, the Instagram account @theverified.pk posted a photo with the caption: “Pakistan Students […]