‘Pakistan Zindabad’ echoes beyond boundaries as nation celebrates military’s victory

ISLAMABAD: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s military success over India, the social media has witnessed an unprecedented outpouring of support and celebration -- especially from the global Muslim community and unexpected corners of the western societies.

Social media is flooded with praises for Pakistan and Pakistani armed forces, whose performance is being hailed by millions across continents.

From Turkey, Iran, Bangladesh, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and various Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries, an outpouring of admiration and “Pakistan Zindabad” slogan have flooded platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok.

For many, this event is being viewed not merely as a military engagement but as a rare and symbolic moment in which a Muslim nation decisively outmatched a much larger adversary.

People from China, Pakistan’s long-standing strategic partner, have also expressed enthusiasm. In one viral video, a group of Chinese citizens can be seen singing and dancing to a satirical song mocking the fall of Indian Rafale jets, shot down by the Pakistan Air Force. Even some Africans were seen copying Chinese celebrating Indian Rafales’ hit by the PAF.

Similarly, some Arab youngsters copied the Chinese and mocked India over Rafales’ fall. In another striking social media post, uniformed Chinese and Pakistani soldiers were seen dancing together near a border post—a scene symbolising not only military cooperation but a shared celebration of what is being perceived as a historic victory.

Surprisingly, even some Western social media users joined the chorus of praise, with a few calling Pakistan as the “No 1 military in the world” -- reflecting a growing respect for Pakistan’s defence forces in international circles.

Beyond international reactions, the event has exposed deep fissures within India itself. Videos were shared showing two Muslim teenage boys chanting “Pakistan Zindabad.” When pressed by a local reporter to instead say “Pakistan Murdabad,” one of the boys flatly refused, reiterating his praise for Pakistan. The video quickly went viral.

These scenes -- from celebratory dances on remote borders to digital applause echoing across continents -- highlight how Pakistan’s military success has transcended national boundaries. While governments may remain measured in their responses, the public sentiment across much of the Muslim world and among Pakistan’s allies speaks volumes.

To the extreme embarrassment of India, the psychological and symbolic impact of Pakistan’s victory is resonating powerfully across cultures and countries.