{"id":44398,"date":"2025-02-25T03:48:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T08:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/video-of-erdogan-saying-he-wants-to-see-khan-is-doctored\/25\/02\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T03:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T08:48:44","slug":"video-of-erdogan-saying-he-wants-to-see-khan-is-doctored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/video-of-erdogan-saying-he-wants-to-see-khan-is-doctored\/25\/02\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Video of Erdogan saying he wants to see Khan is doctored"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><span>A <\/span>doctored video appearing to show Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing a desire to see Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister of Pakistan, surfaced online during the Turkish president&#8217;s visit to the South Asian country in February 2025. The clip has been altered from footage captured during a previous trip Erdogan took in 2020, when Khan was\u00a0<span>premier<\/span>.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan remembers Imran Khan, says he wished to shake hands with Imran Khan,&#8221; reads the Urdu-language caption of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mvau.lt\/media\/565cccd7-b4db-4867-8af6-a7877841f670\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a Facebook post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a Facebook post<\/a> published February 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The video, which accumulated more than 102,000 views,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mvau.lt\/media\/e51cc79f-7887-4185-9744-32390d627214\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:circulated;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">circulated<\/a> among Khan&#8217;s supporters across <a href=\"https:\/\/mvau.lt\/media\/105aca8a-d0b1-407b-b298-6c14feb03c79\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:social media platforms;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">social media platforms<\/a> after Erdogan\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1891671\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:arrived;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">arrived<\/a> in Pakistan on February 13 for an official visit (<a href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/VG8A-YAL5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">archived link<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The clip quotes Erdogan as saying: &#8220;<span>Greetings to all my Pakistani brothers. Pakistan is a country very close to Turkey and I have very good memories of this nation. When I last visited Pakistan, I was welcomed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and today Shehbaz Sharif is ruling the country as Prime Minister. I wish Imran Khan was among you today and I could shake hands with him. But I hope we will see each other again in the future. Pakistan is my second <span>home<\/span>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Screenshot taken February 19, 2025 of the false Facebook post<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Khan was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20241221-pakistan-military-courts-convict-25-of-pro-khan-unrest-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:arrested;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">arrested<\/a> in <span>May <\/span>2023 after being ousted from <span>office <\/span>and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against Pakistan&#8217;s powerful military leaders (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241225040042\/https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20241221-pakistan-military-courts-convict-25-of-pro-khan-unrest-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">archived link<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The former cricket star&#8217;s detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Khan&#8217;s May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically <span>motivated<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">&#8216;Significantly edited&#8217;<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=linGPlWGcDw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:reverse image search;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">reverse image search<\/a> on Google <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bHNimjTpxd8?si=BAATZO4vD6bfMdf5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:using keyframes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">using keyframes<\/a> from <span>the <\/span>falsely shared footage led to\u00a0<span>a YouTube <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q8YhGT-h-hw?si=nSOrAMyUdP8Mkfhz&amp;t=1120\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">video<\/a> from\u00a0Samaa television showing the speech Erdogan gave to the Pakistani parliament in February <span>2020 <\/span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/mvau.lt\/media\/efa5d405-156c-47a3-833a-dc7f4e495d26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">archived link<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>The video title says: &#8220;<span>President Tayyip Erdogan Complete Speech To Joint Session of Parliament | 14 Feb 2020<\/span>.&#8221; Erdogan also posted his <span>address <\/span>on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/broadcasts\/1eaKbQMRlwdxX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">X<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/H8WT-83Y9?type=standard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">archived link<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>The Turkish president did not say in his speech that he wished Khan was present and that he wanted to shake his hand. The full video also shows Khan was sitting in the prime minister&#8217;s chair and listening to\u00a0<span>Erdogan<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"&lt;span&gt;Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the Samaa television video&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"262\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Yq94S2cnHmPmCl7daEsVhA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTI2Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/afp_factcheck_us_713\/b228c144748618b4a131b90be60428e3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span>Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the Samaa television video<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The clip shared online has several inconsistencies suggesting it was doctored.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Erdogan&#8217;s lip movements are abnormal and do not synchronise with what he says.\u00a0The original video features a male interpreter&#8217;s voice, while the altered version has a female <span>voice<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Further <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pVAKQqO2BE4?si=JPlKjPX2TSDFIdLb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:keyword searches;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">keyword searches<\/a> found <span>a <\/span>similar YouTube\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/7MFM-3ETX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">video<\/a> and claim. The description says the clip&#8217;s &#8220;sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">AFP has previously debunked Khan-related claims\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/factcheck.afp.com\/doc.afp.com.36T94N3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/factcheck.afp.com\/doc.afp.com.36Q88EE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/video-erdogan-saying-wants-see-081131531.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A doctored video appearing to show Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing a desire to see Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister of Pakistan,<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/video-of-erdogan-saying-he-wants-to-see-khan-is-doctored\/25\/02\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44398"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44398"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44398\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}