While Pakistan and Bangladesh were rebuilding bilateral ties, PTI launched a strategic social media campaign to distort the narrative—claiming the resumption of relations was a compromise of Kashmir or a betrayal of Pakistani sovereignty. On 5 August 2025, instead of reinforcing solidarity for Kashmir, PTI hijacked the platform to stage protests against the state, malign institutions, and base narratives on conspiracy theories. Analysts warned PTI was weaponizing a day of national unity for political vendettas, undermining Pakistan’s diplomatic advantage.
