Amid conflicts with India, the Pakistan government surprised by using its social media to post a video game clip as if it were a real military operation.
The clip was posted on the official Pakistan government profile on X (formerly Twitter) and shows gameplay footage from the game Arma 3. However, the government claimed that the video was a real military response to alleged Indian aggression.
The footage, showing a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) hitting a target, was accompanied by statements from the Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, praising the Pakistan Armed Forces for their “timely and nerve-wracking response.”
The post was quickly ridiculed by internet users, many wondering how a government could post a game clip as if it were a real military action amid an actual war.
“This is literally footage from a video game. Shame on you,” said one user on X. “Pakistan, I didn’t know you were so chill, just playing Arma 3,” joked another. “Are India and Pakistan really fighting or just making videos?” asked a third.
The post remains online, and so far the Pakistan government has not issued any official clarification after the blunder. Fortunately, the post now includes a “community note” warning other users about the false news.
وزیراطلاعات عطاءاللہ تارڑ نے بھارت کی جارحیت اور بزدلانہ حملے پر پاکستان کی طرف سے بروقت اور اعصاب شکن جواب دینے پر افوج پاکستان کی کاروائی کو سراہا اور بھارت کے جنگی جنون اور خود پسندی کو عوامی انداز میں للکار دی۔
“پہل بھارت کرے ثبوت بھی کوئی فراہم نہ کرے، اور پھر مظلوم ہونے کا… pic.twitter.com/KRmcGGJ4il
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 8, 2025
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