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Be Wary of Fake Pages and Phishing

Malicious actors often create fake pages that mimic legitimate websites to steal credentials[citation:10]. Be cautious of:

  • Pages with suspicious domains (e.g., *.pages.dev, *.workers.dev)[citation:3][citation:9]
  • Requests to paste PowerShell commands or download unexpected files[citation:8]
  • Login pages served from blob URIs instead of legitimate domains[citation:10]

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Fake Debunk: Context: Earlier in the day the Pakistan defence minister blamed India for the Islamabad blast. No e

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Claim Being Investigated:

This fact-check reviews the claim that the Pakistan defence minister blamed India for the Islamabad blast and finds no credible evidence to support it.Origin of the post: The post shared by @sidhan...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pak

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Claim Being Investigated:

This fact-check review assesses the claim that the statement about the Islamabad blast reflects a narrative of blaming others rather than addressing Pakistan's internal issues. The accompanying pos...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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Fire erupts at factory in Karachi’s Landhi

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KARACHI:  A huge fire erupted in a factory located in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) of Landhi on Friday night, according to officials. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassaanul Haseeb Khan told Dawn th...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
February 6, 2026 News
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White House rejects ‘fake outrage’ after Trump posts election conspiracy video with Obamas depicted as monkeys

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

The White House on Friday rejected what it called “fake outrage” after US President Donald Trump posted an election conspiracy video that depicted former president Barack Obama and his wife Michell...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - 31 dead in Pakistan blast, says local media...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: 31 dead in Pakistan blast, says local media Source: Twitter/X post by @sidhant ⚠...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: As internet services are gradually restored in Balochistan, new footage has surfaced showing Baloch

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According to a fact-check review, the claim that Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters are moving in Noshki and a police vehicle is under their control is not independently verified. Origin: The po...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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Captain Salman Agha defends ‘X factor’ Usman Tariq’s bowling action ahead of T20 World Cup opener

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Pakistan captain Salman Agha defended off-spinner Usman Tariq’s unorthodox bowling action on Friday and called him the side’s “X factor” on the eve of their Twenty20 World Cup opener against the Ne...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
February 6, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - BREAKING : Amid rising US–Iran tensions, a Shia mosque in ...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: BREAKING : Amid rising US–Iran tensions, a Shia mosque in Islamabad was attacked during Friday prayers, killing at lea...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - BREAKING Full emergency declared in Islamabad after 30 Shias...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: BREAKING Full emergency declared in Islamabad after 30 Shias killed in Mosque blast in Islamabad Source: Twitt...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - BREAKING Full emergency declared in Islamabad after 30 Shias...

FALSE
fake misinformation disinformation +3 more
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: BREAKING Full emergency declared in Islamabad after 30 Shias killed in Mosque blast in Islamabad Source: Twitt...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
February 6, 2026 News
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Identifying Fake Pages

According to security research, be cautious of:

  • Cloudflare Pages abuse: Malicious actors frequently use *.pages.dev domains for phishing[citation:3][citation:9]
  • Blob URI phishing: Fake login pages served via blob URIs to bypass security[citation:10]
  • Fake security pages: Pages pretending to be security services that drop malware[citation:8]
  • SEO spam: Content designed to manipulate search rankings with hidden text or links[citation:1][citation:6]