Amid rising tensions and war rhetoric between India and Pakistan, what caught everyone's attention online was not just political statements but hilarious self-roasting by Pakistani citizens themselves. While some leaders in Pakistan continue to threaten war, common people seem to be reacting in a very different way — through memes and dark humor about their own country's conditions.
Phunsuk Wangdu shared a screenshot highlighting how Pakistanis are roasting their own government, with a caption:
"These Pak people are roasting themselves on a different level 😭."
In the screenshot, a Pakistani user, @namaloomafraaad, wrote:
"The funniest thing is, there is absolutely nothing India can threaten us with that we aren't already suffering from at the hands of our own government.
Pani rok loge? Waise hi nahi aata. Maar doge? Hamari sarkar maar hi rahi hai. Lahore le loge? Le lo, aadhe ghante baad khud wapas kar jaoge."
This post alone garnered massive traction with 247 comments, 1.6K reposts, and over 12.5K likes.
Adding more flavor to this meme-fest, user Erum (@erumasifff) tweeted:
"Dear Indians, if you plan to attack Karachi, please leave your mobile phones back in India..."
hinting at the deteriorating law and order situation.
Another user, Akrama (@AkramaMianoor), jokingly added:
"If you want to start a war, do it before 9 PM, because at 9:15 our gas supply cuts off!"
His witty remark led to more jokes about basic shortages, with Oshaz (@ThisisOshaz) replying:
"Don't give them more lame jokes. We already have Aata (flour), Pani (water), Bheek (begging), and now Gas issues.
Akrama summed it up with a final punchline:
"Indians should know which poor nation they are fighting with."
These viral tweets not only showcased the frustration of ordinary Pakistanis with their government but also underlined how humor remains a coping mechanism even in tough times.
While political tensions remain serious at the diplomatic level, the public reaction, at least online, seems to be a reflection of deeper socio-economic despair within Pakistan. The hashtag war may be on, but laughter, it seems, has found its way into the battlefield too.