Exposing the Truth: Viral Video of PTI Leader's Claimed Sister Proven Fake

In February 2025, a video went viral on Pakistani social media. The footage showed a woman angrily attacking a man after their vehicles collided in Islamabad. The video quickly gained attention with a claim that the woman in the viral video was the sister of Salman Akram Raja. He is a well-known lawyer and politician from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, this claim has been proven false.

The Claim and Its Spread

The viral video was first shared on February 17, 2025. It showed a woman verbally and physically abusing a man on a motorcycle. The incident appeared to follow a traffic accident. In the video, the woman shouted insults and boasted that her car was more expensive than the man’s motorcycle.

As the video spread, users on social media began to link the woman in the footage to Salman Akram Raja. One post claimed, "This family is a fraud. The sister of PTI’s secretary general, Salman Akram Raja, can be seen attacking a poor man on a bike." The claim quickly caught fire on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. The narrative seemed to make sense to many, as the woman in the video was seen behaving aggressively, and the political connection added fuel to the story.

But what most people didn’t know was that this claim in the viral video was entirely false.

Fact-checking the Claim

Both Salman Akram Raja and a senior police officer have confirmed that the woman in the viral video is not related to the PTI leader in any way. Salman Akram Raja himself spoke to Geo Fact Check to refute the rumors.

Raja confirmed, “She is certainly not my sister. This has nothing to do with me. I have only one sister, and she lives overseas.” His statement directly contradicts the viral claim, ending the false narrative.

Geo Fact Check also spoke with Muhammad Shoaib Khan, the senior superintendent of police (operations) in Islamabad, to get more clarity on the case. Khan provided details from the police complaint, which revealed that the incident occurred on February 17 in Islamabad. The police report (FIR) showed that the woman involved in the altercation had no known political affiliations.

Khan further explained, “The case has been registered, and it is being handled by the woman police station. So far, we have found no evidence of any political affiliation of the woman in the video.”

What Happened?

The viral video caused a huge uproar online. People were quick to make assumptions based on the dramatic footage. The claim that the woman was related to a prominent politician added weight to the story, leading many to believe the narrative without questioning it.

However, after fact-checking the situation, it became clear that the viral video had been misinterpreted. The woman was neither Salman Akram Raja’s sister nor connected to the PTI leader in any way. The video was simply a random incident between two individuals involved in a traffic accident, which was then falsely linked to the politician.

This situation highlights the power of social media and how quickly misinformation can spread. A single viral video can cause chaos, especially when people believe false claims without verifying the facts. Approaching viral content cautiously is crucial, and it is always important to look for reliable sources before forming conclusions.

Bottom Lines

The viral video claiming that the woman in the footage was the sister of PTI leader Salman Akram Raja has been proven false. Thanks to fact-checking efforts from reliable sources, we now know that the woman is not connected to the politician. This serves as a reminder of how important it is to verify the facts before sharing viral content. Misinformation can spread like wildfire. However, we can stop the spread of untrue information and safeguard the truth by conducting thorough research and sharing information responsibly.

In a world where viral videos have such a strong influence, it is more important than ever to stay informed and critically evaluate what we see online.

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