A hilarious incident unfolded on social media after a fake post, allegedly from Pakistan’s Prime Minister, went viral. The post appeared to show the PM congratulating Pakistan’s national cricket team for winning the Hong Kong Sixes tournament — a competition the country didn’t even participate in this year.
The viral image, which circulated widely on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, showed a screenshot of the PM’s supposed message praising the “historic victory” and the “exceptional performance of the boys.” Within minutes, social media users began to fact-check the post and point out that Pakistan was not part of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, making the message obviously fake.
While the post quickly drew criticism from some quarters, most netizens took it in a lighter vein, flooding comment sections with jokes and memes. Many users compared the fake congratulatory message to previous viral mix-ups involving politicians and sports, calling it a “perfect example of online comedy.”
Some cricket fans even shared edited clips and humorous captions mocking the situation, with one popular meme reading, “When your PR team celebrates even imaginary trophies.” The hashtag HongKongSixes and FakePMPost started trending across South Asian social platforms soon after.
Officials have not issued any statement regarding the fake post so far, but media watchdogs have once again urged users to verify information before sharing screenshots or congratulatory messages online.
This incident highlights how easily misinformation and parody can merge in the age of AI-edited content, where fake posts can appear indistinguishable from authentic ones. Despite the confusion, the episode ended up giving fans a good laugh — turning an otherwise minor blunder into one of the most talked-about viral moments of the week.
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