A photograph of a banner drawing a comparison between Pakistan’s former president Asif Ali Zardari and the revered former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, is currently making rounds on social media. However, the authenticity of the image has come under scrutiny, with several social media accounts alleging that it has been digitally manipulated.
Asif Ali Zardari x Nelson Mandela
The billboard features Asif Zardari along with Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with “Asif Ali Zardari Nelson Mandela of Pakistan” written beside them. However, claims have surfaced suggesting that the banner is a product of photo editing software and is not an actual display seen in public.
Here’s the official fact check
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺: A photo of a banner is being widely shared on social media, which compares Pakistan’s former president Asif Ali Zardari with the former president of South Africa and Nobel peace laureate, Nelson Mandela.
In response multiple social media accounts claim the picture is… pic.twitter.com/nDHOxNKl2c
— Geo Fact Check (@GeoFactCheck) June 8, 2023
In the age of easily accessible digital tools, it has become increasingly important to verify the authenticity of images and news circulating on social media. It is essential to exercise caution and critical thinking before accepting and sharing such content.
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Fact-checking initiatives and responsible social media practices play a vital role in countering misinformation and maintaining a reliable information ecosystem.
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