ISLAMABAD: The internet has become a battleground for Pakistanis and Indians, with social media platforms exploding with meme creation and distribution.
Pakistanis have been busy creating and sharing memes mocking India‘s decision to ban trade and suspend the Indus Water treaty. While these memes have showcased the creativity of Pakistani netizens, they have also been a vehicle for expressing discontent and anger towards India’s actions.
What began as a serious geopolitical crisis has quickly turned into a meme war. Internet users from Pakistan have taken to social media to express their humorous perspectives on the unfolding events.
Pakistani have been appreciating the government’s take on the Indian propaganda while making various memes showcasing the quirky side of the whole scenario.
According to sources, after the Pahalgam incident, Pakistanis are giving a befitting reply to the misleading propaganda of the Indian media, which the Indian media itself is admitting that the Pakistanis have given a decisive response on digital media.
Many Indian users said that there is an atmosphere of intense tension in Pakistan at the moment, however, Pakistanis also made fun of it and were seen giving interesting reactions to it.
According to the media reports, more than 45,000 posts have been shared on various social media platforms targeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pakistani memes have varied from humorous memes about the Indus Water treaty to memes that satirize Indian politicians. Memes have been widely circulated across social media platforms, attracting a significant amount of engagement and sparking discussions about the developing crisis.
The digital reactions from Pakistanis have also demonstrated the role social media plays in contemporary diplomacy and public opinion. By using memes, as well as online and digital content to convey their opinions, the people of Pakistan have been able to shape public opinion, counter misinformation, and assert their perspective about the crisis on a world stage.
While a meme war is a different, and newly emerging concept, the implications of this war can impact public opinion and the countries‘ diplomatic relations. It will be interesting to see how the meme war continues to develop and shape social media discourse as the crisis evolves.
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