A video currently circulating widely on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, shows a group of men and children celebrating indoors, waving Pakistani flags and standing around a cake adorned with the same flag. The video, shared with the caption “If they love Pakistan so much, what are they doing in the UK?”, has prompted claims about its location and the identity of those involved.
However, a detailed review of the clip and associated content indicates that the video was not filmed in the UK, but rather in Pakistan — most likely in the city of Peshawar.
What the video shows
The short video features several individuals — including children — indoors, celebrating what appears to be Pakistan’s Independence Day. They are seen waving Pakistani flags while standing next to a decorated cake, also bearing the green and white national flag of Pakistan.
The clip includes a visible TikTok watermark, identifying the username of the original uploader.
Why it’s unlikely to be the UK
A closer look at the setting of the video raises immediate doubts about the claim that it was filmed in the UK:
- The interior design, including the structure and material of the doors, appears more typical of homes in Pakistan than those found in Britain.
- There is a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, which is less common in domestic homes in the UK, especially in older British housing stock.
- The layout and finish of the room, including wall treatments and furniture style, are more in line with South Asian design than British interiors.
What the TikTok profile reveals
An investigation into the TikTok account named in the watermark shows several videos from what seems to be the same event. The man appearing in the original clip features in other videos posted to the account, suggesting he is either the account holder or someone closely associated with it.
Notably, the video in question is tagged on TikTok as having been filmed in Peshawar, Pakistan, and was uploaded on 14 August 2024, coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day.
Earlier videos on the same account, including one posted on 8 August, show scenes filmed outdoors. While the exact street location could not be confirmed, one detail stands out: a white car bearing a green number plate, which closely resembles the design used on Pakistani government vehicles.
Further verification by the PA news agency included reverse image searches of various videos from the same TikTok account. This revealed additional locations in Pakistan:
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- One video clearly shows Gurdwara Rori Sahib, a Sikh temple located in Pakistan.
- Another video features Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib, another well-known site situated in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
These visual confirmations of known Pakistani landmarks further reinforce the conclusion that the user is based in Pakistan and regularly uploads content filmed there.
Conclusion
Although the original post on X implied that the individuals in the video were celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day while living in the UK, available evidence does not support this claim. On the contrary, both visual and metadata analysis strongly suggest that the video was filmed in Pakistan, not Britain.
As with all viral claims on social media, especially those intended to provoke controversy, it is crucial to verify the origin and context of the content before drawing conclusions or sharing further.
Verdict: False claim – the video was filmed in Pakistan.
