'What Hypocrisy...,' Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Breaks Law, Uses VPN to Congratulate Donald Trump, Gets Trolled

This congratulatory message, however, stirred controversy as Sharif reportedly bypassed Pakistan’s restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access X, which remains banned in Pakistan.

 'What Hypocrisy...,' Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Breaks Law, Uses VPN to Congratulate Donald Trump, Gets Trolled

Shehbaz Sharif on Donald Trump : In an unexpected move, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently took to the banned social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election, defeating rival Kamala Harris by a significant margin. This congratulatory message, however, stirred controversy as Sharif reportedly bypassed Pakistan’s restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access X, which remains banned in Pakistan.

Backlash on Social Media

Sharif's action sparked significant backlash from Pakistani citizens, with users on X (operating through VPNs themselves) condemning the Prime Minister’s disregard for local laws. Many criticized this move as hypocritical, particularly given the country's strict stance on VPN use.

Public Reactions on X

  • User "Sir Ahmed" commented, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is now congratulating the elected President Trump through Form 45 on a platform that’s banned in Pakistan.”
  • Another user, "Haq," remarked, “Mr. Trump, this man is using a VPN just to congratulate you. By the way, this social media platform by Elon Musk is banned in Pakistan.”

Sharif’s post on X was accompanied by a disclaimer from the platform, stating that the Prime Minister had used a VPN to share his message. This move, perceived as an unlawful act by Pakistan’s citizens, continues to generate substantial media attention and criticism in the country.

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