Fact check: A viral claim circulating online asserts that Pakistan was confirmed as a member of a 'Board of Peace' set up by US President Donald Trump as an "international organisation that seeks to promote stability... and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict". Our review finds no credible evidence to support this. There is no official record in White House, State Department, or any credible international archive documenting such a board or membership, and Trump?s presidency ended in 2021. The claim is false and unverified, and should be treated with caution.

Why this is false: The phrase describes a non-existent body, and no reputable outlet has corroborated the report. The closest echoes are generic discussions about peace initiatives, not a formal Pakistan membership in a US-initiated council. Without a verifiable primary source, the claim remains a misinterpretation or a deliberate fact.

How Indian media and some social accounts linked the incident to Pakistan: In several cases, outlets repackaged vague language about international peace efforts and misread or mis-translated it, then framed the piece as Pakistan-specific without sourcing. Others used sensational headlines that tied a non-existent board to Pakistan to boost clicks in a region where audiences are highly engaged with India?Pakistan tensions. Some posts circulated with unverified screenshots and images, creating an appearance of legitimacy where none existed. Amplification by echo chambers and cross-posting by unverified accounts further cemented the misattribution.

How to verify: consult official statements from the White House, the U.S. State Department, and established international outlets with transparent sourcing. When in doubt, search for the board name alongside Pakistan, Trump, and Board of Peace in reputable databases or fact-check sites. This claim is not corroborated by primary sources and is misleading at best.