QUETTA: Aimal Wali Khan, a Senator from Balochistan and the leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), is facing intense criticism on social media for a tweet he posted after India’s decisive victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup.
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Khan criticized the management of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), calling for it to be “depoliticised and demilitarised” and made independent. He ended his message by congratulating the Indian team, writing, “Anyhow Jai Hind. You played tremendous cricket.”
Isn’t there any technology of the Chinese that can help us in our cricket even? Pathetic. Win or lose, it’s part of the game but do it with honour. The PCB must be depoliticised and demilitarised. The Pakistan cricket needs and independent and free PCB. Anyhow Jai Hind. You…
— Aimal Wali Khan (@AimalWali) September 14, 2025
The use of the Hindi phrase “Jai Hind,” which translates to “Long Live India,” sparked immediate and sharp backlash from Pakistani social media users.
Many users accused the ANP leader of being unpatriotic. One user, Khan Afsar, questioned the people who elected him as Senator, noting that he lives in Pakistan but says “Jai Hind.”
بلوچستان سے اسکو سینٹر بنانے والوں کو سلام
اب بھگتو اس کو جو پاکستان میں رہ کر جیے ہند کے نعرے لگا رہا ہے اگر ایسا کوئی پی ٹی آئی والا کرتا تو ابھی تک سب نے اسکو غدار قرار دینا تھا کیا اب کچھ بولو گے
— Khan Afsar (@Khanafsar999) September 14, 2025
Other comments called him a “hypocrite” with “hatred in your hearts for Pakistan.” Another user pointed out that the Indian team had refused to shake hands with the Pakistani players, making his praise seem misplaced.<
They refused to shake hands with your players. Here you are praising India. 🤦♂️
— Deal With It (@DealWithitagain) September 14, 2025
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The controversy highlights the intense emotions surrounding the Pakistan-India cricket rivalry.
