In an apparent bid to mirror Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Indian Air Force base in Adampur, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif toured the Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot. However, his move backfired, triggering a wave of online mockery as netizens labeled him a “copycat” of Modi.
Sharif was accompanied by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir during the visit, which came in the wake of India’s precision airstrikes that reportedly destroyed the Pasrur Air Defence Radar. These strikes were part of Operation Sindoor and followed Pakistan’s unprovoked drone and missile attack on Indian civilians and military sites.
Shehbaz Sharif claiming victory over India pic.twitter.com/ihrZJDycWB
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Picture of Shehbaz Sharif from Kirana Hills. pic.twitter.com/UjzYkjs3QV
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‘Victory Speech’ Sparks Memes and Ridicule
Sharif’s speech during the tour—delivered while standing on an artillery piece, was intended to inspire, but ended up being the subject of internet jokes. Social media platforms were flooded with memes, parody videos, and sarcastic comments mocking his attempt to portray strength.
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Sala copy cat Shehbaz Sharif ? pic.twitter.com/VNa8r4gTxk
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PM Shehbaz Sharif: “We have won the war.”
War khud hi announce karo, khud hi jeet jao, aur khud hi tali bhi baja lo — kya baat hai Pakistan!??#IndiaPakistanWar pic.twitter.com/9b9E1lX53X— Dr Khushboo Kumari Sahu (@Drkhushboo_k_) May 10, 2025
One user sarcastically posted, “Shehbaz Sharif claiming victory over India,” alongside a clip from the Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Another quipped, “Picture of Shehbaz Sharif from Kirana Hills,” referencing recent reports about a potential “nuclear radiation leak” in areas near the Indian airstrikes—though the Indian military has officially denied targeting any nuclear facility.
? Pak dummy PM Shehbaz Sharif and soon to be President of Pakistan Army Chief Gen Mullah Asim Munir visited Pakistan Army in Pasroor, Sialkot.
Trying to keep up with Modi. ?
Looks like they dont have any air bases left to visit pic.twitter.com/R5tdu5n2VI
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Comparisons to Modi and Harsh Criticism
Many users accused Sharif of turning national security into a social media stunt. “Modi visits a real airbase, Shehbaz rushes to a random farm like: ‘Look! No damage here!’ From PM to PR clown, Shehbaz is the only leader who treats national security like a TikTok trend,” one post read.
Another user posted mockingly, “PM Shehbaz Sharif: ‘We have won the war.’ War khud hi announce karo, khud hi jeet jao, aur khud hi tali bhi baja lo — kya baat hai Pakistan!”
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Unreal Comedy show by Shehbaz Sharif ??
Two words? ?pic.twitter.com/jCuyKc0WEt
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Memes Take Over the Narrative
The satire didn’t stop there. Netizens shared more meme content using clips from popular Indian shows and movies. A video clip of Gangs of Wasseypur was captioned “Modi to Shehbaz Sharif,” while another user dubbed the duo as “Clap Boyzz,” referencing a viral AI-generated video of Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan.
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Clap Boyzz pic.twitter.com/Q4sZXpzF83
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One particularly pointed jab stated, “Pak dummy PM Shehbaz Sharif and soon to be President of Pakistan Army Chief Gen Mullah Asim Munir visited Pakistan Army in Pasroor, Sialkot. Trying to keep up with Modi.”
The wave of ridicule highlights growing frustration among Pakistani citizens online, who appear increasingly disillusioned with their leadership’s approach to military affairs and national image-building.
