Meme fest erupts as Pakistan’s 'now deleted' loan plea post amid border conflict went viral

As India’s Operation Sindoor continues to dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Islamabad’s economic collapse is becoming increasingly evident—and the internet is having a field day.

A desperate loan appeal from Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division, briefly posted on its verified X account before being deleted, triggered an avalanche of memes and online ridicule.

Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans after heavy losses inflected by enemy. Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast. @WorldBank #IndiaPakistanWar #PakistanZindabad

— Economic Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan (@eadgop) May 9, 2025

The official-sounding plea went viral before its removal, with social media users mocking the wording, timing, and tone.

Many speculated whether the post was genuine, a misstep, or the result of a hack.

This is a parody account,right ?

— Rajat Banerjee 🇮🇳 (@imrajatbanerjee) May 9, 2025

Looks like this account is hacked.

— 𝔸𝕝𝕚 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕙𝕓𝕒𝕫 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕦𝕕𝕙𝕣𝕪 (@sospunjab) May 9, 2025

Others pointed out the irony of running out of resources barely days into the conflict.

They have started begging in just 2 days… who begs like this with an open bowl in hand?#Bhikharistan pic.twitter.com/4LAsgK8yd0

— Kuldeep Rawat (@KuldeepRawatBJP) May 9, 2025

Pakistan after using up missiles that were already bought on loan pic.twitter.com/xHJG6iiMBz

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 9, 2025

Some users turned to pop culture and satire to roast the situation further:

only she can help pic.twitter.com/BIfNHHBazy

— खुरपेंच (@khurpenchh) May 9, 2025

Finally, Pakistan is on Sale! Keep begging.

— Licypriya Kangujam (@LicypriyaK) May 9, 2025

Rs. 2 deposited 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oWam20sDus

— Rohan Jain (@rohanjain46) May 9, 2025

People got no chill—roast mode was officially on.

🤌 pic.twitter.com/da4f1UXkcr

— Riya Rathore (@riya__rathore) May 9, 2025

ye le pagle or dobara mat mangna pic.twitter.com/Fs9bWPrYMU

— Tweet Chor👑 (@Pagal_aurat) May 9, 2025

Grammar jokes also entered the chat.

Inflicted*

Bheekh se pehle ek Grammar ki kitaab khareedo.

— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) May 9, 2025

This pic.twitter.com/6G0RLHSSqn

— Shubham Sharma (@Shubham_fd) May 9, 2025

Aap sabse pehle Grammarly ka subscription lelo. I can share my premium account credentials if you can’t afford it! 😊

— Amey Kulkarni (@im_Amey18) May 9, 2025

Even the government agencies joining in!

https://t.co/zLTqIpqPLv pic.twitter.com/4rcYLLHJiS

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 9, 2025

Pakistan claims the account is hacked! The official X handle of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting posted after the post asking for loans went viral.

🚨🚨FAKE TWEET ALERT:
The account was hacked ‼️ pic.twitter.com/NLj9ijM04x

— Fact Checker MoIB (@FactCheckerMoIB) May 9, 2025

The plea, framed against the backdrop of a collapsing economy and growing tensions, quickly sparked a wave of memes mocking Pakistan’s financial distress. Social media users had a field day creating humorous takes on the government’s financial plea.

The viral wave of memes offers a humorous lens on an otherwise serious scenario, as Pakistan’s stock market plunges, its foreign debt nears $9 billion, and international observers brace for further escalation. While Islamabad seeks de-escalation and financial lifelines, the internet seems to be sending back only jokes.