{"id":61087,"date":"2026-08-06T02:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/pakistan-islamist-party-chief-targeted-with-ai-altered-clip\/06\/08\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T02:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:10:07","slug":"pakistan-islamist-party-chief-targeted-with-ai-altered-clip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/pakistan-islamist-party-chief-targeted-with-ai-altered-clip\/06\/08\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Islamist party chief targeted with AI-altered clip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Pakistan Islamist party leader&#8217;s fiery speech against the country&#8217;s powerful military in July 2026 drew sharp rebukes from several officials, but rumours online that Maulana Fazlur Rehman was criticised by his own son are baseless. The circulating video is a manipulated version of footage that predates Rehman&#8217;s remarks by over a year, with the audio &#8220;likely a deepfake&#8221;, according to an analysis using an AI detection tool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Big News: Diesel&#8217;s own son has distanced himself from his father because of Diesel&#8217;s nonsense,&#8221; reads an Urdu-language <a data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/V323-Q2HF\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook post<\/a> that shared the video July 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rehman, a firebrand cleric who heads Jamiat-e-Ulama Islami (F), one of the country&#8217;s largest Islamist parties, formerly served as the <a data-ylk=\"slk:minister of petroleum;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/nayadaur.tv\/13-Oct-2019\/5-interesting-facts-about-maulana-fazlur-rehman\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">minister of petroleum<\/a>, leading his political opponents to dub him &#8220;Maulana Diesel&#8221; ( <a data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/6HXG-V73U\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">archived link<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the video circulating online, his son Asad Mehmood appears to say: &#8220;Today, I want to say a few words regarding a statement my father made about the Pakistan Army. The words he used reflect his personal opinion. As his son, I regret those remarks because I believe that differences of opinion should always be expressed in a respectful and responsible manner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He appears to apologise for his father&#8217;s remarks while urging people to maintain mutual respect despite their differences.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary 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-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Screenshot of the false post captured on August 3, 2026, with a red X and AI label added by AFP<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Similar claims surfaced on <a data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/V6NG-NE3K\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a data-ylk=\"slk:TikTok;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/MV56-HPB3\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a> and <a data-ylk=\"slk:X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/3G3S-FL4H\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> after Rehman made <a data-ylk=\"slk:remarks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/juipakofficial\/status\/2076219565726372255?s=20\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">remarks<\/a> on July 12 during a rally in Kasur, south of Lahore, where he appeared to suggest soldiers are willing to be killed because of their salaries ( <a data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/FV82-3QJC\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">archived link<\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Multiple <a data-ylk=\"slk:officials;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KhawajaMAsif\/status\/2076731013468983547\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">officials<\/a> &#8212; mostly from the\u00a0 <a data-ylk=\"slk:ruling;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TararAttaullah\/status\/2076759923028046167\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ruling<\/a> Pakistan Muslim League (N) &#8212; <a data-ylk=\"slk:condemned;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RanaSanaullahPK\/status\/2076910771435696575?s=20\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">condemned<\/a> his\u00a0 <a data-ylk=\"slk:remarks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/betterpakistan\/status\/2076794480917893592\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">remarks<\/a> (archived <a data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/M5ZL-JZS5\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, <a data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/B334-F4RU\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, <a data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/UFK7-VG6S\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and <a data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/RG3C-ZG3G\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, there are no official reports that his son Mehmood apologised on his father&#8217;s behalf.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A <a data-ylk=\"slk:reverse image search;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=linGPlWGcDw\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">reverse image search<\/a> using <a data-ylk=\"slk:keyframes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pKskDgeuQw4\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">keyframes<\/a> found the circulating clip matches <a data-ylk=\"slk:footage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/juipakofficial\/status\/1862920855724200294\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">footage<\/a> shared on the party&#8217;s official X account on November 30, 2024. In the video, Mehmood is seen speaking to the press during a visit to Chichawatni city in Punjab province ( <a data-ylk=\"slk:archived link;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.cc\/3LVW-GAZR\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">archived link<\/a>).\u00a0<\/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 party's X post&lt;\/span&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"476\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/c510555ad10eff77f5ab2052580e56907ce62284bad6b4a93ec1399f68f36603\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fafp_factcheck_us_713%2F26766dfd06e936736e5105574e57dcce\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary 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-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the party&#8217;s X post<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A review of the footage shows Mehmood does not mention his father.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He discusses the party&#8217;s efforts to contest in local elections in several provinces, and also about the impact of the 2024 general elections, including incidents of violence at several polling stations in areas contested by party members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An analysis of the clip found Mehmood&#8217;s voice in the original X video is significantly different from the circulating video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Moreover, the Hiya voice cloning detection tool in the\u00a0 <a data-ylk=\"slk:Verification Plugin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/fake-news-debunker-invid\/mhccpoafgdgbhnjfhkcmgknndkeenfhe?pli=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Verification Plugin<\/a> analysed the audio and gave an authenticity score of 1\/100, concluding that it is &#8220;likely a deepfake.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">AFP reached out to Jamiat-e-Ulama Islami (F) party for comment, but there has been no response.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">AFP has previously debunked\u00a0 <a data-ylk=\"slk:misinformation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/factcheck.afp.com\/doc.afp.com.36NZ9LD\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">misinformation<\/a> about Pakistan&#8217;s major <a data-ylk=\"slk:political parties;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/factcheck.afp.com\/doc.afp.com.B7UJ7NR\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">political parties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/world\/articles\/pakistan-islamist-party-chief-targeted-053145250.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Pakistan Islamist party leader&rsquo;s fiery speech against the country&rsquo;s powerful military in July 2026 drew sharp rebukes from several officials, but<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a 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