Pakistani Media Mocks India’s False Attack News

In a bizarre twist, several Indian news outlets recently claimed that India conducted successful "surgical strikes" on Karachi and Lahore—two major cities in Pakistan. The false news was quickly picked up by some channels and social media pages in India, sparking a wave of misinformation. However, Pakistani anchors and social media users responded with strong criticism and sarcasm, turning the narrative into a trending topic both online and on national television.

• On May 8, 2025, a few Indian media channels started reporting unverified claims of a successful strike inside Pakistan.

• The alleged strike supposedly targeted terrorist hideouts in Karachi and Lahore, without any proof or official confirmation.

• No official statement was issued by the Indian government or armed forces to confirm these claims.

• The news spread rapidly on Indian TV channels and social media platforms like WhatsApp and Twitter.

• Pakistani officials and defense analysts categorically denied the claims.

• No unusual military activity or explosions were reported in Karachi or Lahore.

• The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) dismissed the reports as “baseless and laughable.”

• Pakistani TV anchors from major networks like ARY News, Geo News, and Bol TV mocked the Indian media’s claims during their live broadcasts.

Several Pakistani anchors went viral on social media for their sarcastic and humorous takedowns of Indian news reports:

• One anchor joked, “Agar aap ne Lahore pe hamla kiya hota, toh Lahore ka falooda aaj kuch aur hota.”

• Another added, “Hamare reporter toh subah se Karachi ki streets cover kar rahe hain—kahan hua yeh attack?”

• Their reactions were shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok, with hashtags like 

• IndianMediaExposed and #FakeStrike are trending in Pakistan.

The Pakistani public responded with:

• Memes mocking Indian news channels.

• Tweets such as “Strike bhi invisible, evidence bhi invisible” went viral.

• YouTubers and content creators quickly published videos ridiculing the claims.

• Political leaders also called out the irresponsible journalism being practiced across the border.

The recent false claims of strikes on Karachi and Lahore by Indian media have been debunked and mocked thoroughly by Pakistani anchors, officials, and the public. While misinformation may gain quick attention, facts and responsible journalism are what truly build public trust.