“Jung karni hai to karo but finish it before 9 pm kyunki uske baad hamari gas supply band ho jaati hai”: Pakistanis mock their own government with hilarious memes on social media
In a dramatic and ironic twist, Pakistani citizens have turned against their own government through an avalanche of memes and satire, following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. As India took strong measures in retaliation — suspending visa services, freezing the Indus Waters Treaty, and downgrading diplomatic ties — Pakistanis responded not with outrage or protests, but with biting humor aimed at their own leaders.
The terror attack in Pahalgam, often called ‘Mini Switzerland’, where 26 tourists were killed, has pushed India and Pakistan into yet another cycle of geopolitical strain. However, the sharpest rebukes didn’t come from New Delhi or Washington this time — they came from ordinary Pakistanis themselves.
These Pak people are roasting themselves on a different level 😭 pic.twitter.com/ckAA4F2So1
— Phunsuk Wangdu (@Phunsukwangduji) April 25, 2025
After the Pahalgam tragedy, Indian social media erupted with anger and calls for decisive action. Hashtags like #PahalgamAttack, #IndusWatersTreaty, and #NoVisaForPakistan trended heavily. Indian users demanded strong responses, from cutting off water supplies to isolating Pakistan internationally. Many called for military action, suggesting that Pakistan would not withstand even a few days of conflict given its internal crises.
Responding to this wave of Indian posts, Pakistanis did not react with nationalism or defensive outrage — instead, they flooded social media with brutal self-mockery, exposing the collapsing infrastructure and their dire living conditions.
One Pakistani user mockingly advised:
“Jung karni hai to karo but finish it before 9:00 PM — uske baad gas supply band ho jaati hai hamaari.”
Another sarcastically pointed out to this:
“Don’t give them more lame jokes. We already have aata (flour), paani (water), bheek (alms), and now no gas.”
Highlighting Pakistan’s financial struggles, a user commented:
“They must know they are fighting a poor nation.”
Echoing the despair many feel, another added:
“When is this misery gonna end, bro?”
Trolling their own military strength, a Pakistani posted a meme showing a man riding a motorcycle fitted with a cardboard fighter jet structure — a direct reply to Indian users calling for action against Pakistan.
As India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistanis sarcastically responded:
“Want to stop water? There’s no supply anyway. Want to kill us? Our government is already killing us. Will you take Lahore? You’ll return it within half an hour.”
Pakistan’s chronic electricity crisis became another punchline. A Karachi resident tweeted:
“BREAKING: Complete blackout in Karachi after a loud noise… oh wait, just another transformer explosion.”
Adding to the absurdity, another user suggested:
“Security issues ke wajah se Pakistan-India war should be held in Dubai.”
Reflecting on their crushing debt burden, one Pakistani wrote:
“We have to pay the debt of half the world, so no one will allow India to attack us. Everyone go to sleep.”
Ending with a scathing punch at their own leadership, a user quipped:
“Pakistani sarkaar (government) wants India to capture Pakistan so that they don’t have to worry about spending on people and can ask for loan waivers.”
This extraordinary wave of self-deprecating humor revealed a deeper truth: many Pakistanis are exhausted and disillusioned, not with India, but with their own state of affairs.
With inflation soaring over 30%, power cuts crippling cities, and basic amenities becoming luxuries, ordinary citizens are now fighting their battles through memes — because when the power goes out, the internet still works (sometimes), and laughter is the only resistance left.
As tensions escalate on the international stage, Pakistanis are quietly telling the world: they have already fought their hardest battle — against hopelessness.
