Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Surpass India in Viral Animated Speech

New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again grabbed headlines with his dramatic speech, where he vowed to surpass India in economic progress—even swearing on the life of his brother, Nawaz Sharif—and declared that his name would no longer be Shehbaz Sharif if he failed.

Speaking at a public rally in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, on Saturday, Sharif—known for his animated speeches—was seen punching the air, thumping his chest, and even jumping on stage as he made his ambitious pledge.

Shehbaz Sharif’s Bold Statement:

"My name won’t be Shehbaz Sharif if, through our efforts, Pakistan does not leave India behind in development and progress."

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"If I don’t defeat #India, my name is not Shehbaz Sharif," says PM Shehbaz, pledging to outpace regional rivals like India in development. Speaking in Dera Ghazi Khan, he emphasized the need for unprecedented federal-provincial collaboration to steer Pakistan toward progress."

— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) February 22, 2025

Swearing on Nawaz Sharif’s Life

Sharif went even further, invoking the name of his elder brother and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to strengthen his claim.

"I am Nawaz Sharif’s fan, his follower. Today, I swear on his blessed life that as long as I have the energy, we will work together to take Pakistan to greatness and defeat India."

He also touched upon terrorism as a major hurdle in Pakistan’s development, acknowledging that terrorist activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were hampering progress.

"Enemies of Pakistan, including Fitna al Khwarij, are carrying out terrorist activities, and our security forces are making sacrifices. We must acknowledge and honor them," he said, as quoted by Dawn News.

Netizens Troll Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘Name Pledge’

While Sharif’s speech was meant to boost national morale, it was met with mockery on social media, particularly from Indian users, who found his claims unrealistic and exaggerated.

Social Media Reacts: "Time to Pick a New Name"

"Naya naam sochna padega" (You'll need to think of a new name).

— Abhishek