A widely circulated video featuring **Aleema Khan**, sister of imprisoned former Prime Minister **Imran Khan**, has drawn attention due to its misleading content. The clip, which depicts her accusing **Asif Munir**, Pakistan’s army chief, of being a “radicalised Islamist” eager for conflict with India, has been identified as an altered version using artificial intelligence. **Yalda Hakim**, anchor for **Sky News**, described the video as a “deepfake,” calling its dissemination “deeply disturbing.”
The original interview aired on **December 3, 2025**, and shows Aleema Khan discussing her brother’s situation. Imran Khan has been incarcerated since 2023, facing multiple corruption charges, which he has consistently denied. During the authentic interview, Aleema Khan stated that Munir was responsible for her family’s limited access to Imran Khan, who has been jailed for over two years. She claimed that Munir engineered a conflict with India to bolster his Islamic identity.
The misleading video has been shared extensively on social media platforms, including X and Instagram. One post reads, “In an interview with Sky News, Aleema Khan alleged Army Chief Asim Munir engineered the May conflict with India,” mistakenly attributing statements to her that were never made in the original interview.
In the genuine segment, when asked about her brother’s restricted visits, Aleema Khan cited their sister’s meeting with Imran Khan, where he held Munir accountable for the family’s struggles. She clarified her brother’s position as a liberal leader, urging Western nations to advocate for his release. Importantly, there is no mention in the original interview of an India-Pakistan war or Munir’s role in any conflict.
A reverse image search revealed the original content on **Sky News’** official YouTube channel, reinforcing the claim that the circulating video has been manipulated. The clip aired as part of the program “The World with Yalda Hakim,” where Hakim further commented on the situation, reinforcing the fact that Aleema Khan did not use the derogatory terms attributed to her in the altered clip.
An analysis using the **Hiya** AI voice detection tool indicated a 98 percent likelihood that the audio in the manipulated video was generated by artificial intelligence. This incident is not the first time misinformation related to Imran Khan has been debunked.
The controversy intensified following rumors of Imran Khan’s death, which led to protests from supporters of his political party, **Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf**, outside **Rawalpindi’s** Adiala Jail. On **November 26, 2025**, these rumors sparked significant unrest, but Aleema Khan later confirmed her brother was “alive and well” after a meeting on December 3.
In light of the misinformation and the emotional climate surrounding Imran Khan’s imprisonment, the need for accurate reporting and verification has never been more critical. The deliberate manipulation of public perceptions through altered media poses significant risks to the integrity of information in contemporary discourse.
