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In April 2026, social media discussions regarding a "Pakistani Pathan" viral video centered on Irfan Pathan’s celebratory dance video mocking Pakistan following the 2026 T20 World Cup, which garnered significant cross-border engagement. Other trending media included a verified, controversial video of a youth killed at a Pakistani checkpoint and reports of a social media hack involving politician Waris Pathan. For more details on the cricket-related video, visit Cricket Times.

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at a checkpoint and subsequently shooting him after a verbal inquiry has circulated widely. Social Media Reaction:

To mitigate MMS scandals and their consequences:

This time, the verification process saved the narrative from fakery. The Peshawar Police’s official X account posted a short statement confirming the incident, attached with a screenshot of Haji Rasool being awarded a commendatory certificate. YouTube channels that had already uploaded the video with clickbait titles like “Fake or Real? Pathan Power” were forced to add corrections.

  • Blurry, low-resolution footage without geolocation cues.
  • No follow-up by any mainstream Pakistani news channel (Geo, ARY, Express, etc.).
  • Comments disabled or filled with unrelated emojis.
  • The same clip appears under multiple dates and locations.