Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Trolled for Saying Social Media Proves Indian Jet Claim

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is being widely mocked online after his interview on CNN. He claimed that Pakistan shot down five Indian fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, but failed to show any real evidence.

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When CNN anchor Becky Anderson asked for proof, Khawaja Asif surprisingly said the information was available “all over social media.” He even said the posts were found on Indian social media, not just Pakistani platforms.

Becky Anderson quickly interrupted and reminded him that he was invited as a Defence Minister, not a social media analyst. She said she was looking for official confirmation, not internet gossip.

This awkward moment from the interview went viral on X (formerly Twitter), gaining over 500,000 views. Many users mocked the minister for giving such a weak response. One person wrote, “He basically said, trust me bro,” while another commented, “This is Pakistan's Defence Minister? Unbelievable.”

CNN anchor grills Pakistan's defence minister

Anchor: You say PAK shot down 5 Indian jets. Where's the evidence?

Khwaja Asif: It's all over social media

CNN Anchor: ....I'm sorry we didn't ask you here to talk about social media content pic.twitter.com/hA8LucaaKv

— Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) May 7, 2025

People across the internet found it hard to believe that a country’s top official would cite social media instead of actual proof. The incident has once again raised questions about how seriously Pakistan presents its military claims to the world.

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