On February 14, 2024, journalist Salman Durrani posted a cryptic message on social media platform X saying: “May God keep Taimur Jhagra safe.” The post gained over 158,000 views and 1,100 reshares.

An X user, who appears to be a PTI supporter based on their posts, made a post with the caption: “Ex-finance minister Taimur Khan was shifted to the hospital with injuries due to firing, may God bless him.”

The post was viewed by 10,000 users.

Similarly, another X user, describing herself as a human rights activist, posted regarding Jhagra’s status, asking: “Can anyone confirm the murderous attack on Taimur Jhagra?”

The post gained over 29,000 views.

Notably, none of the posts mentioned any other details such as the nature of the alleged injuries, where the alleged incident occurred or where Jhagra was admitted for treatment.

To verify the matter, the iVerify Pakistan team checked Jhagra’s official X account for any statement or post on the matter and found one at 10:51pm on Feb 14.

“I am fine and at home, by the grace of God. Kindly don’t spread rumours,” he said.

PTI lawyer Abuzar Salman Niazi also posted two minutes later that Jhagra was safe and reports about the attack were “fake”.

Read the full report here.