What is the reality of rumors circulating Social Media about drone strikes in Pakistan?
News of an alleged drone strike in North Waziristan has-been circulating on Pakistani social media since Sunday.
A report circulating on social media said that the United States US drone strike in Shawal area of North Waziristan had killed seven members of the same family and injured three others.
Fake News about Drone Attack : Shawal is located on the border of North & South Waziristan, which has a very small population.
Waziristan : Apparently the fabric of this news on social media is being linked to current political situation in which it is being said that United States US drone strikes have started after Former Pm Imran Khan,s departure from the PM's post and that Former PM Imran Khan's However United States US could not carry out drone strikes on Pakistan.
The North Waziristan deputy commissioner denies drone strike
The Deputy Commissioner North Waziristan Shahid Ali said in a video message on his Social Media Facebook account said that no drone strike had taken place anywhere in North Waziristan & that the news circulating on social media was incorrect.
Deputy Commissioner termed the news as baseless & fabricated and appealed to journalists & social media Facebook and Other persons to show responsibility in such sensitive situations & avoid baseless news.
On the other hand local journalist Mr Noor Behram said in a video message on social media that some sources had reported the drone strike in the North Waziristan but later when he contacted administrative officers & police about it the attack was confirmed from nowhere. Could-not
In this regard a video is also circulating on social media in which the drone is seen flying investigation of which-has revealed that this video is from the year 2015.
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The Most users on social media are questioning whether news that this drone strike has taken place is true. In addition it includes consumers who without confirmation have come to the conclusion that after the departure of former Prime Minister Imran Khan Pakistan is now under influence of the United States US & the United States US can-do whatever it wants in Pakistan.
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