The Pakistani government has taken a controversial step by awarding former cricketer Shahid Afridi for spreading misinformation against India during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented Afridi with an award for his role in opposing India’s actions. India has long accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism.
Operation Sindoor: A Strong Response to Terrorism
On April 22, terrorists attacked the Kashmir Valley. The Indian Army retaliated with Operation Sindoor, a three-day military operation that targeted terrorists in Pakistan. Afridi criticized India during this period, but his comments were met with a strong response from Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan.
Social Media Reacts to Afridi’s Award
The news of Afridi’s award has sparked outrage on social media. Users are criticizing Pakistan for supporting terrorism while India rewards its athletes for their achievements. A tweet comparing Afridi’s award to Shikhar Dhawan’s Arjuna Award has gone viral, highlighting the difference between the two countries’ values. The tweet reads:
🇮🇳 – Shikhar Dhawan got Arjuna award for the contribution in Cricket.
🇵🇰 – Shahid Afridi got award for Contribution in Terrorism.
Basically they both got award for their respective domains. pic.twitter.com/PtFTOn6TRi
— rae (@ChillamChilli) May 18, 2025
People are sharing images that contrast India’s recognition of athletic achievements with Pakistan’s support for anti-India activities.
Some key differences between India and Pakistan’s approaches to sports and national issues are:
- India rewards athletes for their contributions to sports.
- Pakistan has awarded Afridi for his role in spreading misinformation.
The stark contrast between the two countries has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many questioning Pakistan’s priorities.