Why Fact-Checking Matters
In Pakistan's dynamic political environment, distinguishing truth from falsehood has never been more critical. Politicians make claims, media amplifies messages, and citizens need reliable information to make informed decisions.
Our Mission
Fact Check Pakistan serves as an independent verification service:
- Verify claims from all political parties
- Debunk misinformation and propaganda
- Provide evidence-based analysis
- Maintain political neutrality
- Empower citizens with accurate information
Our Methodology
Every fact-check follows rigorous standards:
Research Process
- Claim Identification - Monitor political statements across media
- Source Verification - Confirm exact wording and context
- Evidence Gathering - Research using official records and data
- Expert Consultation - Consult specialists when needed
- Analysis - Compare claims against verified facts
- Rating Assignment - Apply consistent truth scale
Our Rating System
- ✅ True - Claim accurate and properly contextualized
- ✅ Mostly True - Claim accurate but needs minor clarification
- ⚠️ Half True - Claim partially accurate, missing context
- ❌ Mostly False - Claim inaccurate in key aspects
- ❌ False - Claim completely inaccurate
- 🔥 Pants on Fire - Blatantly false and absurd
Recent Fact-Checks
Our latest verified investigations:
Religious and Personal Claims
- Fazlur Rehman's claim about Imran Khan's sons - False
- Allegations about politicians' foreign properties
- Claims about religious credentials of leaders
Economic Claims
- Inflation statistics cited by different parties
- Job creation numbers
- Tax collection achievements
- Foreign investment claims
- Debt burden comparisons
Policy Implementation
- Healthcare program reach and impact
- Education budget allocations
- Infrastructure project completion rates
- Social welfare program effectiveness
Common Types of Misinformation
Patterns we observe in Pakistani political discourse:
Statistical Manipulation
- Cherry-picking data points that support argument
- Comparing incomparable time periods
- Ignoring inflation or context in financial claims
- Using percentages to hide absolute numbers
Historical Revisionism
- Misrepresenting past government records
- Selective memory about policy outcomes
- False claims about past statements or positions
- Rewriting party history for current benefit
Personal Attacks
- False allegations about family members
- Unverified corruption accusations
- Religious credential questioning without evidence
- Conspiracy theories about foreign connections
Topics We Cover
Our fact-checking spans all areas of political discourse:
Economic Policy
- GDP growth rates and economic indicators
- Unemployment statistics
- Import/export data
- Budget allocations and spending
Social Policy
- Education and literacy rates
- Healthcare access and outcomes
- Women's rights and legislation
- Minority protection measures
Governance
- Anti-corruption efforts and results
- Judicial independence claims
- Electoral process integrity
- Legislative productivity
Foreign Affairs
- International relations claims
- Trade agreement details
- Regional security assertions
- Diplomatic achievement claims
How Citizens Can Help
Building a fact-based political culture requires participation:
Submit Claims for Verification
See a questionable political claim? Send it to us:
- Provide exact quote and source
- Include date and context
- Note why you question the claim
- We investigate claims regardless of party
Share Verified Information
Combat misinformation by:
- Sharing our fact-checks on social media
- Correcting false claims you encounter
- Demanding evidence for bold assertions
- Encouraging evidence-based political discussion
Impact of Our Work
Since 2013, Fact Check Pakistan has:
- Verified over 500 major political claims
- Corrected widespread misinformation
- Influenced more careful political messaging
- Empowered voters with accurate information
- Raised standards for political discourse
Challenges We Face
Obstacles to fact-based politics:
- Rapid spread of falsehoods on social media
- Partisan media amplifying party narratives
- Citizens preferring confirming information over truth
- Limited access to some official data
- Political pressure on fact-checkers
Looking Forward
Our commitment for 2025-2026:
- Expand fact-checking coverage
- Develop tools for citizen verification
- Collaborate with educational institutions
- Train more fact-checkers across Pakistan
- Build partnerships with international verification networks