Social Media Chaos After Fake “National Holiday” Tweet From Pakistan PM Account

A fake tweet from a parody account pretending to be Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went viral on November 9, 2025, falsely announcing a week-long national holiday to celebrate Pakistan's Hong Kong Sixes victory, sparking online chaos and memes while amplifying the team’s genuine triumph.

The satirical post, from the handle @HeraHimanshu styled as "Shahbez Sharif", read: "Congratulations to the Pakistan cricket team on winning the Hong Kong Super Sixes 🏆. Although we can’t beat the Indian commentators XI, this victory is nothing short of a World Cup win! I would like to declare a 1-week national holiday on this joyous occasion.” It quickly racked up over 899,000 views.

A spoof R Ashwin account chimed in with “Victory parade pls”, fuelling the frenzy. Users later noticed the bio: “Parody PM of Bhikharistan.” Despite the obvious satire, many shared it as real, with outlets like Times Now and Cricket Country issuing clarifications.

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Pakistan did win the title—their record sixth—on November 8, crushing Kuwait by 43 runs in the final at Mission Road Ground. Skipper Abbas Afridi smashed 52 off 11 balls, while Abdul Samad added 42 off 13. Bowlers Muhammad Irfan and Karamat Ali bundled out Kuwait for 92 in 5.1 overs.

Wicketkeeper Muhammad Shahzad celebrated by mimicking Hardik Pandya’s iconic 2024 T20 World Cup trophy pose, instantly trolling Indian fans and going viral. The gesture added spice to the Indo-Pak banter, with Shahzad’s photo captioned “Copy that, boss.”

India, led by Dinesh Karthik, had a dismal run—winning only a rain-hit clash against Pakistan via DLS but losing to Nepal, Kuwait, UAE, and Sri Lanka. The parody tweet’s dig at “Indian commentators XI” hit a nerve, blending cricket rivalry with meme culture.

The Hong Kong Sixes, a six-over format since 1992, rarely grabs global attention. But Pakistan’s win—their first since 2011—and the fake holiday buzz thrust it into the spotlight. As the dust settles, the episode highlights how satire, sport, and social media collide in the digital age, turning a fun victory into a week-long talking point—even if schools and offices stayed open.

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