A picture claiming to show jailed PTI founder Imran Khan has gone viral across social media platforms. The image quickly attracted attention and was widely shared by users who believed it showed a recent courtroom appearance of the former prime minister.
Because Imran Khan has remained behind bars and has made very few public appearances, many supporters viewed the picture as genuine. Within hours, the image spread across Facebook, X, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms, with many users presenting it as a newly captured photograph.
The viral image shows a man believed to be Imran Khan standing inside a courtroom. He appears to be wearing a dark blue T-shirt with his hands clasped in front of him. In the background, a judge can be seen looking through documents while several case files are placed on courtroom desks.
The photograph also appears slightly blurred and tilted. This gives the impression that someone secretly captured it using a mobile phone from the public gallery during court proceedings. The realistic appearance convinced many social media users that the image was authentic.
However, a closer examination reveals that the picture is not real.
Fact-checkers and social media users identified several signs showing that the image was created using artificial intelligence. One of the strongest indicators is the courtroom emblem visible behind the judge. The emblem belongs to an Indian court instead of a Pakistani court. This directly contradicts the claim that the photograph was taken during a court appearance in Pakistan.
Experts also pointed out visual flaws commonly found in AI-generated images. The person’s thumb appears unnaturally shaped and distorted. Such errors are frequently seen in images created by AI tools and are considered a clear warning sign that the content is not genuine.
These findings confirm that the viral image claiming to show Imran Khan is fake and was not taken during any official court hearing.
The incident highlights the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation on social media. As artificial intelligence tools become more advanced, fake images can appear highly realistic and spread rapidly online.
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Users are encouraged to verify viral photos and news through trusted and credible sources before sharing them. Taking a few moments to confirm the authenticity of online content can help prevent the spread of false information and reduce public confusion.
