Pakistanis are creating memes about JD Vance, expressing everyday issues

Ali Hamza Kasuri

As diplomatic facilitation between U.S. and Iranian delegations takes place in Islamabad amid tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, Pakistanis are uniquely hosting Vice President JD Vance through creative local humour. These memes not only express a desire for peace but also highlight routine problems in a subtle and passive manner, blending commentary with entertainment.

These expressions are going viral across various online platforms, including X, Instagram, and Facebook.

The memes created around JD Vance are multilayered—they combine entertainment, local humour, political commentary, and reflections on everyday struggles.

In the education sector, one meme shows JD Vance standing outside the Higher Education Commission office for degree attestation. This highlights the difficulties faced by students from universities affiliated with HEC, who must go through a complex process, often waiting in long queues for hours after completing their degrees.

Another meme shared on X shows JD Vance being stopped by Islamabad police and issued a traffic challan, pointing out issues such as overcharging and inefficiencies within the system.

A different user depicts Pakistani hospitality traditions by inviting him to Lahore’s famous food street, where he is shown enjoying local cuisine in an AI-generated realistic image.

Users across platforms, especially on X, are actively contributing to this trend, blending political satire with local humour. The use of AI tools to create realistic yet comedic visuals has further increased engagement, turning the diplomatic visit into a trending topic beyond political discussions.

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