A viral clip circulating on social media allegedly shows Kasim Khan, son of PTI founder Imran Khan, claiming he and his brother would actively enter politics if their father were killed. However, fact-checks confirm that the footage is completely AI-generated and digitally altered. 

 

The doctored video began trending on December 17, 2025, with multiple accounts across several platforms sharing a segment of an interview that falsely attributed shocking statements to Kasim Khan. 

 

In the manipulated clip, Sky news journalist Yalda Hakim asked what the sons were likely to say if they saw their father and whether they would try to negotiate a deal after his imprisonment. The AI-generated video shows  Kasim Khan saying, “I have heard that they may kill our father. If that happens, we have both decided that we will go back to Pakistan and start active politics to avenge what they did to him.”

 

The clip begins around the 4:53-minute mark. Upon reviewing the original interview, it became clear that Kasim Khan’s actual reply solely revolved around his father’s dedication and mission for Pakistan, with no references to revenge or political motives. 

 

He explained that his father considers helping Pakistan rid itself of corruption "his life’s passion" and goal. Kasim said that while they would love to have their father watching their cricket or football matches in England, Imran Khan has a far greater purpose, and that should be respected.

 

In a similar incident, a video circulating online falsely shows journalist Yalda Hakim of Sky News questioning Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, about “war” between Pakistan and India, referencing to the military clashes that took place between the two nuclear-armed countries in May. 

 

The clip includes a series of political statements that Aleema seemingly says, including blaming senior Pakistani military leadership for the war, however, none of them appear in the original interview. The footage has been digitally altered while the source of the manipulated version remains unclear.

 

Yalda Hakim herself tweeted about the deepfake, saying: “This is terrifying, a deepfake of my interview with Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, is circulating. It falsely claims we discussed the Pakistan-India war earlier this year. We did NOT. This clip is completely fake.”

 

The conversation, which runs from 13:21 to 17:37 in Hakim’s Sky News program The World with Yalda Hakim does not address any conflict, foreign policy issue, or cross-border tensions.

 

Instead, Hakim focuses on reports about Imran Khan’s wellbeing injail, speculation surrounding his health, and claims that his family had limited access to him. She also questions why he had been prevented from seeing his lawyer despite court orders.

 

In the real clip, Aleema Khan says her sister Uzma Khan visited Imran and reported that he appeared physically stable, noting his daily exercise and reading routine. She adds that he has not been allowed to read for several weeks and that he voiced strong discontent over prolonged solitary confinement, which he regards as unlawful under both local and international standards. She also highlights the wider uncertainty caused by limited information about his condition.

 

The manipulated clip circulating online does not reflect this exchange. None of the statements about a “war,” geopolitical motives, or political characterisations were part of the actual interview. They were inserted into the altered version and do not correspond to anything said in the verified footage.

 

The authentic interview remains limited to concerns regarding Imran Khan’s health, isolation, and access to legal counsel, with no discussion of an armed conflict at any point.