Shehbaz Sharif Fact-Checked: Kashmir Claim Debunked, X Users Flag 73% AI-Generated Post

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif became the latest target of global ridicule after his post on Jammu and Kashmir was flagged as historically inaccurate by X’s Community Notes. The post, meant to mark what he called the “darkest day in Kashmir’s history,” backfired dramatically when users pointed out factual errors and even flagged the message for containing 73% AI-generated content.

Sharif’s post accused India of “annexing” Jammu and Kashmir on October 27, 1947, claiming it marked the start of “occupation and oppression.” However, historical facts contradict this — Indian troops were sent to Srinagar only after Pakistan-backed tribal militias invaded the Valley, prompting Maharaja Hari Singh to sign the Instrument of Accession and formally join India.

X’s Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking tool, quickly labeled Sharif’s post as misleading and false. The correction clarified that Jammu and Kashmir’s legal accession to India occurred on October 26, 1947, and that Indian troops arrived the following day to defend against Pakistani incursions — not to occupy the region.

The Community Note even included a Wikipedia link for Sharif, directing him to read the historical record. The move triggered an avalanche of memes, fact-check threads, and sarcastic replies mocking the Pakistani Prime Minister for peddling propaganda.

Adding to the embarrassment, several users pointed out that 73% of Sharif’s post was generated using AI tools, possibly ChatGPT. One user quipped, “Now I understand how you wrote such a long post without grammar mistakes.”

Experts and Public Reactions

Afghan political expert Qari Eisa Mohammadi slammed Sharif for his hypocrisy, writing, “Kashmir under India’s administration enjoys stability and progress, while Pakistan is drowning in poverty and debt. Fix your own problems first.”

Sharif’s claims about post-2019 “demographic changes” after Article 370’s abrogation were also countered by users who cited India’s constitutional and administrative records. The corrections once again highlighted Pakistan’s long history of disinformation on Kashmir.

Historical Context: What Happened in October 1947

On October 22, 1947, Pakistan-backed Mujaheedeens launched an armed invasion through Muzaffarabad and Poonch, killing civilians and threatening to overrun Srinagar. Facing an existential crisis, Maharaja Hari Singh sought India’s military help. India intervened — but only after the legal accession was signed. Governor-General Lord Mountbatten ratified the agreement on October 27, 1947, solidifying Jammu and Kashmir’s position as an integral part of India.

This episode exposes not just Pakistan’s ongoing propaganda narrative but also how AI-generated misinformation is increasingly finding its way into global politics. Thanks to tools like X’s Community Notes, digital audiences can now verify and counter political disinformation in real time.