Pakistan is trending—and not in a good way. The country has become the target of international trolling after a wild shift in its stance on the US. Just days ago, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, Islamabad is slamming the US for its recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The sudden switch has sparked a social media storm. Critics are calling it hypocrisy. Others see it as a desperate attempt to please everyone—and ending up pleasing no one.
From Praise to Protest
The Nobel nomination was tied to Trump’s role in diffusing the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis. According to Pakistan, Trump’s “strategic back-channel diplomacy” helped avoid a major war. The government even praised him as a “genuine peacemaker” who deserved global recognition.
But fast-forward a few days, and everything changed. After reports of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Pakistan released a strong condemnation, calling the attack a “violation of international norms.” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan stood with Iran and urged all sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy.
This dramatic flip has left many wondering what Pakistan really stands for.
In a move stirring déjà vu across the region, Pakistan 🇵🇰 has aligned with U.S. interests against Iran 🇮🇷—mirroring its infamous betrayal of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 in 2001. pic.twitter.com/wB4Emq7CTd
— desi knight (@desiknight_) June 22, 2025
Internet Reacts: “Trust a Snake, but Never Pakistan”
X (formerly Twitter) didn’t hold back. One user wrote:
“Had dinner with US President. Gave airbase access. Nominated Trump. Now condemns US? Trust a snake, not Pakistan.”
Political analyst Derek J. Grossman also chimed in, saying Pakistan always complains about being used by the US—and it just happened again.
Airspace Allegations and Meme Tsunami
Making things worse, unverified reports claimed that Pakistan allowed US access to its airspace for the strikes. Pakistani officials denied it, calling the claims “false and baseless.” But the internet had already taken off, with memes mocking Pakistan’s “double game” flooding social media.
This isn’t just a meme moment. It’s a major foreign policy crisis.
Tehran Trouble
Pakistan shares deep ties with Iran—geographically, culturally, and politically. Both countries have opposed Israel’s actions in Gaza and recently held high-level talks. Publicly siding with the US—even for a moment—puts that alliance at risk.
The contradiction between praising Trump one week and defending Iran the next is why critics say Pakistan is trying to play both sides—and failing.
