*Pakistani MP’s ‘England Escape’ Remark Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Sparks Online Outrage*
New Delhi: As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, a controversial statement by Pakistani lawmaker Sher Afzal Khan Marwat has ignited widespread criticism and mockery online.
In a video that has since gone viral, Marwat, a member of Pakistan’s National Assembly and former aide to ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, was asked by a journalist whether he would take up arms against India in the event of war. He responded, “If the war escalates, I will go to England.”
Journalist : Agar india ne attack kar diya to?
Sher Afzal Khan Marwat : To hum London bhag jayenge
Afzal Khan is a senior terrorist in Pakistan
Even they don’t trust their army😂#sherafzalkhan #Pakistan #IndiaPakistanWar #IndiaPakistanTensions #indiaPakistan #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/CRDQKnWcTQ
— Indian Observer (@ag_Journalist) May 4, 2025
The remark has been met with derision on social media platforms, with many users interpreting it as a lack of confidence in Pakistan’s military capabilities. Critics have accused Pakistani politicians of being disconnected from the realities faced by their citizens and of shirking responsibilities during times of national crisis.
Journalist : Agar india ne attack kar diya to?
Sher Afzal Khan Marwat : To hum London bhag jayenge
Afzal Khan is a senior terrorist in Pakistan
Even they don’t trust their army😂#sherafzalkhan #Pakistan #IndiaPakistanWar #IndiaPakistanTensions #indiaPakistan #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/CRDQKnWcTQ
— Indian Observer (@ag_Journalist) May 4, 2025
In the same interaction, when questioned about whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be urged to de-escalate tensions, Marwat retorted sarcastically, “Is Modi my aunt’s son that he will step back just because I say so?”
Marwat’s comments come in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including tourists. The attack has led to heightened tensions between the two nations, with India taking several retaliatory measures, such as banning imports from Pakistan, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, and closing its airspace to Pakistani airlines.
The Pakistani lawmaker’s statements have not only drawn ire from the public but have also been criticized by political analysts and commentators, who view them as indicative of a broader issue of accountability and leadership within Pakistan’s political landscape.
As the situation between India and Pakistan remains tense, Marwat’s remarks have added fuel to the fire, raising questions about the preparedness and resolve of Pakistan’s political leadership in times of national security challenges.
