Viral Video Falsely Linked to PTI Activist Sanam Javaid Khan

Published On 10 Apr, 2026
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A viral video circulating on social media platforms has falsely been linked to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javaid Khan. Fact-checking investigations have confirmed that the video is fake and created using artificial intelligence (AI).

What is the Claim?

A 12-second video clip was widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, claiming to show Sanam Javaid Khan with an unidentified man in Hayatabad, Peshawar.

The post alleged that the video was recorded when she had reportedly fled to Peshawar. The clip quickly went viral, gaining thousands of views, likes, and shares.

Fact Check: What We Found

After verification, the claim has been proven false.

  • The video does not show Sanam Javaid Khan

A brief glitch in the video reveals the face of the original woman, whose identity has been blurred by Geo Fact Check for privacy.

  • It features another woman whose face has been digitally replaced using AI face-swapping technology

A key indicator appears at 0:09 timestamp, where:

  • The woman’s face briefly glitches
  • The original face becomes visible, confirming manipulation

AI Detection Results

Multiple independent tools verified the video as fake:

  • Hive Moderation → 83.6% probability of AI-generated content

Hive Moderation analysis indicating a high probability that the video was generated using AI tools.

  • DeepFake-O-Meter (University at Buffalo) → 100% confirmed deepfake

 

Screenshot of DeepFake-O-Meter analysis showing a 100% probability that the video is fake.

Additionally, digital expert Anees Qureshi (Bytes for All, Islamabad) confirmed:

“The video has been altered using AI face swap technology, where a real video is manipulated by replacing faces.”

Why This Matters

Deepfake videos are increasingly being used to:

  • Spread misinformation
  • Damage reputations
  • Mislead the public

This case highlights the importance of verifying content before sharing on social media.

Final Verdict

The viral video claiming to show Sanam Javaid Khan in Peshawar is completely false.

✔ The clip is digitally manipulated
✔ AI tools confirm it is a deepfake
✔ The claim has no factual basis

Public Advisory

Users are strongly advised to:

  • Avoid sharing unverified content
  • Rely on trusted news sources
  • Be cautious of viral videos involving public figures