Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (R) posing with US President Donald Trump (C) at the White House in Washington, DC on September 26, 2025. Handout / Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP (File)
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Firstpost05-02-2026, 16:31

Pakistanis Mock Munir, Sharif Over India-US Trade Deal, Higher Tariffs

  • Pakistanis are ridiculing Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif after the US reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, while Pakistan faces 19%.
  • Donald Trump announced the reduced tariffs for India after months of talks, leading to widespread criticism in Pakistan.
  • Despite Pakistan's efforts to woo Trump, including a Nobel Peace Prize nomination, India secured a better trade deal without 'bowing' to the US president.
  • Social media users, including Umar Ali and Ali Mustafa, shared AI-generated images and memes mocking Munir and Sharif, highlighting their perceived betrayal.
  • Former PTI minister Hammad Azhar and journalist Imran Riaz Khan criticized Pakistan's foreign policy, emphasizing the failure of sycophancy over economic strength.

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