A video uploaded by Husain Haqqani, the ex-Pakistani ambassador to the United States, has caused huge outrage on social media, exposing growing discontent in Pakistan over its war narrative with India. The 2-minute-14-second video, which has now gone viral, shows Islamabad's Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz Ghazi delivering poignant observations that contradict Pakistan's established narrative.

"Pakistan aur Hindustan ki jung Islam ki jung nahi hai," the Islamic cleric asserted, which translates to "The war between Pakistan and India is not a war of Islam." His words were greeted with utter silence when he asked people to raise their hands if they would defend Pakistan in a war with India, none were raised.

Aziz went further, stating, “Hindustan mein itna zulm nahi hai jitna Pakistan mein hai” (There is not as much oppression in India as there is in Pakistan). He criticized the Pakistani state for allegedly using religious groups as pawns, leading to their disillusionment, adding that such repression was not visible in India.

Marwat’s Comment Sparks Ridicule

Fueling the controversy further, another viral video emerged on Sunday of politician Ali Muhammad Khan Marwat. When questioned by local media whether he would fight if there were a war between India and Pakistan, Marwat replied in Hindi: "Agar jung badh jaati hai toh main England chala jaunga" (If the war escalates, I will go to England). His comment soon became viral, eliciting memes and backlash regarding the Pakistani leadership's lack of commitment and faith in its military.

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The most recent viral videos have not only lit up social media but also exposed increasing public distrust in Pakistan about its foreign policy positioning and domestic governance. While tensions brew in the region, the voice of the people magnified through social media is calling for accountability, integrity, and a change in the national narrative. The two videos have triggered a surge of responses across social media platforms. Most Pakistani users voiced disillusionment and dismay with their leaders and religious scholars. So now the question arises if those in power won’t stand up for the country, will ordinary citizens bear the brunt of conflict?

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