AI Manipulation Misleads Public on Imran Khan’s Sister’s Remarks
A video circulating on social media has distorted comments made by Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, regarding the country’s army chief, Asim Munir. The edited clip suggests that Aleema Khan labeled Munir a “radicalised Islamist” who desires conflict with India. British broadcaster Sky News has identified this video as a deepfake, calling its dissemination “deeply disturbing.”
The original interview aired on December 3, 2025, conducted by Yalda Hakim. In it, Aleema Khan expressed her frustrations over the perceived lack of access to her brother, who has been imprisoned since 2023 on multiple corruption charges, which he denies. According to a Hindi-language post on social media, she claimed Munir engineered a May conflict with India to enhance his Islamic identity. However, this assertion does not appear in the actual interview.
Aleema Khan described her brother as a liberal leader and criticized Munir’s actions, which she claims targeted Hindus in Pahalgam as part of a broader strategy. The manipulated video has been widely shared, leading to significant public outcry and confusion regarding her true sentiments.
The situation escalated on November 26, 2025, when rumors of Imran Khan’s death led to protests by supporters of his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. His sister Uzma Khan later confirmed he was “alive and well” after finally visiting him on December 3, 2025.
A thorough examination of the original interview reveals that Aleema Khan did not make any statements regarding Munir’s supposed radicalism or his role in the India-Pakistan conflict. Instead, she focused on her brother’s imprisonment and the hardships faced by their family. The original video is available on Sky News’ official YouTube channel, providing a clear contrast to the altered version that has been circulating online.
In response to the deepfake incident, Sky News reiterated concerns about misinformation in a report and on social media platforms. The network emphasized the importance of verifying sources and content, particularly in politically charged contexts. An analysis utilizing an AI voice detection tool indicated a high probability that the audio in the altered clip was generated by artificial intelligence.
As misinformation continues to spread, it remains essential for audiences to critically evaluate the content they encounter online. The case of Aleema Khan illustrates the potential for technology to distort reality, highlighting the need for vigilance in the face of rapidly evolving digital manipulation techniques.
