Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India’s strong potential response has reportedly left Pakistan in a state of anxiety. Recent reports suggest that top Pakistani Army officials, including the Army Chief, have discreetly sent their families abroad amidst rising tensions with India. Now, a Pakistani lawmaker has echoed similar fears—publicly stating that if war breaks out, he too would flee the country.
Sher Afzal Khan Marwat, a member of Pakistan’s National Assembly, made this remark during an interview with a reporter. When asked if he would take up arms and defend the border in the event of a war with India, Marwat candidly replied, “If war breaks out with India, I’ll escape to England.”
Comments Spark Online Backlash
Marwat’s statement quickly went viral on social media, drawing criticism from users who mocked his lack of faith in Pakistan’s military. Some questioned the courage and responsibility of elected leaders who openly talk about fleeing instead of standing by their country.
When the conversation turned toward Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Marwat responded sarcastically. Asked whether Modi should step back to de-escalate tensions, he snapped, “Is Modi my aunt’s son that he’ll listen to me and back off?”—a statement that has also drawn mixed reactions online.
Journalist : Agar india ne attack kar diya to?
— Indian Observer (@ag_Journalist) May 4, 2025
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Who Is Sher Afzal Khan Marwat?
Sher Afzal Khan Marwat hails from the Lakki Marwat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and serves as a member of Pakistan’s National Assembly. Formerly associated with Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Marwat faced internal disciplinary action for publicly criticizing party leadership, which led to his removal from key positions.
Tensions Escalate After Pahalgam Attack
Tensions between India and Pakistan have soared since the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In response, India has taken several strong diplomatic and strategic actions—including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, sealing the Attari-Wagah border, and imposing restrictions on Pakistani air traffic in Indian airspace.
Pakistan, in turn, has initiated its own set of countermeasures, further deepening the standoff. As the situation develops, voices from both sides are under close international watch, particularly those like Marwat’s, which reflect growing internal anxiety within Pakistan’s political establishment.
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