Pakistan Army official trolled over ‘why Indian Army spoke in English’ remark, even Pak users react

Pakistan’s DG of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has come under sharp criticism after questioning why Indian military officers used English during a recent media briefing linked to Operation Sindoor. The remark triggered a wave of trolling and debate across social media platforms, with even some Pakistani users mocking the statement.

The controversy began after senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force addressed a joint press conference on May 7 to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. During his own media interaction, Chaudhry questioned the use of English by Indian officers and suggested it was aimed at shaping the global narrative around the operation.

However, the comments quickly sparked reactions online, with many users pointing out that English is widely used within India’s armed forces because of the country’s linguistic diversity. Several posts argued that English often serves as a common communication language across military institutions and official briefings.

Former Pakistan Army officer-turned-journalist Major Adil Farooq Raja also criticised the remark. He said English is commonly used inside the Pakistan Army as well and claimed that official instructions at different levels are often issued in the language.

The issue soon became a trending topic across X, Instagram and Reddit, where users accused the Pakistan military spokesperson of making misleading claims and pushing propaganda. Social media posts mocked the criticism and highlighted what users described as contradictions in the argument.

One user wrote that India is a multilingual country where English works as a “link language” between different regions and communities. Another sarcastic post questioned how Pakistani viewers would understand the briefing if Indian officers spoke only in Hindi.