ISLAMABAD: Prominent Afghan singer Haseeba Noor has expressed her disappointment and sorrow over the dissemination of fake news regarding her death in Pakistan. She revealed that someone had uploaded fabricated images of an accident involving her on social media.
In a video statement, Noor emphasized that those responsible for spreading such news should have directly contacted her or obtained information from her family. She highlighted the distress caused by the false reports, not only to herself but also to her family members in Afghanistan.
Here you go. https://t.co/6k5tsJv3up pic.twitter.com/dF4vpVVSHE
— Iftikhar Firdous (@IftikharFirdous) July 17, 2023
Noor appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unconfirmed news and assured everyone that she is safe and secure in Pakistan. She explained that the loss of her mobile phone during the accident prevented her from updating people about her well-being in a timely manner.
هنرمند زن افغان خبر مرگش را تکذیب کرد
حسیبا نوری، هنرمند افغان، برای تکذیب خبر مرگش در ویدیویی ظاهر شده و از سلامتی خود خبر داده است. در دو سه روز اخیر خبر کشته شدن این آوازخوان به دست افراد ناشناس به صورت گسترده در شبکههای اجتماعی دست به دست میشد. pic.twitter.com/hlRR2Gnlp8
— افغانستان اینترنشنال (@AFIntlBrk) July 17, 2023
Afghan Singer’s Death Rumors
The singer’s statement aims to clarify the situation and put an end to the rumors surrounding her alleged demise. Noor hopes that by addressing the issue directly, she can counteract the anxiety and confusion caused by the false reports.
FACT CHECK: Just spoke to Haseeba Noori, the Afghan Singer who was reported to be killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She is well and alive. She is in Karachi. Social media and some news websites had shared the news of her death.
Her picture was taken while she was undergoing an… pic.twitter.com/61nEM4brM2— Iftikhar Firdous (@IftikharFirdous) July 17, 2023
Following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, many artistes and performers, including Noori, sought refuge in neighbouring Pakistan. The Taliban’s restrictive policies on women’s rights and cultural activities prompted creative individuals to flee their homeland, fearing for their safety and the future of artistic expression in the country.
It is essential for social media users and the public to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it to avoid the spread of misinformation that can cause unnecessary distress to individuals and their families.
