Pakistani politics has once again erupted in controversy. This time, the reason is an allegedly objectionable video of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, which is spreading like wildfire on social media. The video shows Shahbaz Sharif in an intimate position with a woman, causing a political upheaval in the country. Several users have shared the video on the social media platform X, claiming it’s an old video. However, its recent resurfacing has sparked public and opposition outrage.
What’s in the video? Why the uproar?
This viral video was first posted by a social media handle named “Baba Banaras™.” The post claims that the video surfaced after Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to the United States and London. The scenes depicted in the video are being described as highly objectionable, but no official confirmation or forensic investigation has yet been conducted. Some are calling it fake and edited, while others are believing it to be true and are strongly criticizing Shahbaz Sharif. Many users say that this video may have been created with AI or a deepfake, part of a political conspiracy.
Connection between protests in Balochistan and the US deal
Recently, Shahbaz Sharif visited the US with Army Chief General Asim Munir. There, they discussed a secret deal involving Balochistan’s rare earth minerals and the Pasni Port. According to reports, this deal authorizes the US to build the Pasni Port and supply mineral resources. However, this deal is facing strong opposition in Balochistan. Locals are calling it economic colonialism. A report in the Financial Times states that this agreement could pose a threat to Balochistan’s autonomy. Consequently, effigies of Shahbaz and Munir are being burned, and public anger has spilled onto the streets. This viral video has further fueled the controversy.
Public anger and political pressure
After the video surfaced, social media has been flooded with reactions. Some believe it to be true and are attacking Shahbaz Sharif, while others are calling it a political conspiracy and a weapon for character assassination. Opposition parties have spared no effort to exploit this issue and have intensified demands for the Prime Minister’s resignation. Meanwhile, there has been no official statement from the government, further fueling the rumors.
What is the truth?
The authenticity of this video remains in question. Many believe it may be edited, morphed, or a deepfake. If it proves to be fake, it would be another example of the misuse of technology in Pakistani politics. The misuse of digital media to tarnish the image of politicians is nothing new. However, if this video turns out to be true, it could pose a major moral and political crisis for Shahbaz Sharif. Please note that UPUKLive does not confirm this news.
Whatever it is, after watching this video carefully, it seems far from the truth.
