Fake News Watchdog

Fact-check platform committed to exposing and debunking false information disseminated through mainstream/Social media/newspapers while promoting media literacy

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Fake petrol price notification is circulating on social media, Claim of Rs. 78 and Rs. 100 reduction is false.
Unverified breaking news aired on ARY News fueled the confusion, No official announcement has been issued by the government.
Always verify information before sharing.

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Such misinformation can contribute to unnecessary panic and regional tension. The public is strongly advised to verify information through credible and official sources before sharing, and to avoid amplifying unverified or misleading content 9/9

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Claim:
Posts circulating on X (Twitter) and other social media platforms allege that a Pakistani Air Force (PAF) pilot, identified as Hussain Iqbal, was shot dead in Lahore after being involved in an alleged airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul 1/9

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Conclusion:
The viral claim is baseless, misleading, and part of a deliberate propaganda campaign. It relies on an old, unrelated image and a fabricated storyline to create a false narrative targeting Pakistan and its armed forces 8/9

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Saturday, April 4, until 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The posts further allege that all markets and commercial activities will remain closed, wedding ceremonies will be banned and highways and motorways will be shut down to restrict intercity travel 2/2

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Claim:
Posts circulating on X (Twitter), Facebook and WhatsApp claim that the Government of Pakistan has issued an official notification announcing a nationwide “smart lockdown.” According to the viral content, the lockdown will be enforced from 12:00 PM on 1/2.

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border connectivity in recent years. At a time when both countries are engaged in diplomatic coordination to reduce tensions in the region, such misinformation attempts to damage bilateral trust and create unnecessary hostility.

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Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Pakistan allegedly sent “10 oil tankers as a gift” carrying Iranian oil, a wave of propaganda began circulating on social media linking Pakistan to maritime incidents. In this context, an Indian account identified as Major 1/2

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Independent reports and visuals circulating alongside the same clip clearly identify the vessel as Maltese-flagged, directly disproving the claim.

In reality, Pakistan and Iran share long-standing historical, economic and diplomatic ties, with growing trade cooperation and 5/5

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Pakistan and Iran maintain longstanding diplomatic and cooperative relations, with both countries engaging in regional coordination and dialogue. The viral narrative is therefore baseless and part of a coordinated misinformation campaign aimed at damaging Pakistan-Iran relations.

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Former US President Donald Trump, while speaking to the media, claimed that Iran had sent oil tankers as a goodwill gesture initially 8 large tankers followed by 2 more, making a total of 10 and added that he believed these vessels were operating under Pakistan’s flag. 1/2

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the allegation, confirming that the viral narrative is baseless and part of a coordinated misinformation campaign.
Importantly, no official statement from Iran has accused Pakistan of any such “betrayal,” and there is no credible evidence supporting these allegations. In fact 2/5