EduInvesting Newsroom | May 10, 2025
The internet’s favorite rumour mill has churned out a big one today: “Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has died in judicial custody.”
That’s right — a viral ‘press release’, supposedly from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, is doing the rounds online, and let’s just say… it has all the drama of a Netflix political thriller, minus any actual evidence.
So, is it true? Is Imran Khan really dead?
Spoiler alert: probably not.
🧾 What’s This Viral Document?
Some genius with a template and free time decided to create what looks like a government statement. It claims:
“Imran Khan passed away under mysterious circumstances while in custody.”
The document also promises a “transparent investigation,” which is about as believable as a Pakistani cricketer walking during an LBW appeal.
But here’s the kicker:
No official agency has confirmed this. Not the government. Not the courts. Not even Geo News.
Even more telling — PTI, Imran’s own party, hasn’t said a word.
🚨 Major Red Flags (Besides the Fonts)
- No coverage from BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Dawn, or any actual news outlet.
- No government press conference. Just vibes.
- No word from Imran Khan’s legal team, family, or his party.
- Social media platforms like X and Facebook are already flagging the post as “potentially fake.”
If this was a real government announcement, we’d expect more than just a low-res screenshot shared on WhatsApp with 12 emojis.
🤷 So, What’s Going On?
Let’s look at the possibilities:
🟡 1. Classic Fake News
Pakistan’s political climate is the perfect breeding ground for fake news. Someone may have just hit “send” on this to stir unrest.
🟡 2. A “Soft Launch” of a Real Cover-up?
Could it be true, and the government is trying to contain the news? Maybe. But until credible journalists or courts confirm it, this is pure speculation — like most things on the internet.
🟡 3. Deepfake Nation Strikes Again
We’ve reached the point where fake press releases look real, real news looks fake, and everyone’s confused. Welcome to 2025.
📉 Market Reaction?
So far, no major reaction on the Pakistan Stock Exchange — which is either a sign of investor wisdom or complete disbelief.
But if the news is confirmed, expect volatility across South Asia, especially with PTI supporters likely to take to the streets.
💬 Reham Khan Chimes In
Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham Khan claims her current husband Mirza Bilal is receiving death threats in connection with the viral news.
Plot twist? Drama? Distraction? You decide.
🧠 Final Thoughts: Don’t Forward, Don’t Fall
This is why we can’t have nice things.
Until there’s an official statement, this remains what it looks like — a WhatsApp University Honors Thesis in viral misinformation.
EduInvesting’s verdict:
🟥 No confirmation. No evidence. No credibility.
✅ Sit tight. Stop forwarding. Wait for real news.
We’ll update this article if anything changes — like actual facts arriving on the scene.
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