Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has faced widespread criticism and mockery following his effusive praise for former US President Donald Trump at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Standing alongside Trump, Sharif lauded him as a “man of peace” and credited him with preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. Sharif even suggested Trump was a worthy candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in South Asia and the Middle East. Social media platforms were inundated with memes and posts from disgruntled Pakistanis accusing their leader of “bootlicking” and undermining national dignity. Prominent Pakistani media outlets echoed these sentiments, with Dawn newspaper criticizing Sharif for turning diplomacy into flattery. Many in Pakistan believe that both Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir compromised the nation’s self-respect by seeking favor from a foreign leader, questioning their leadership and motivations.
