RAWALPINDI: Pakistanis took to social media this week to lament an ongoing heatwave and provide explanations for the unseasonably high temperatures, with some blaming the phenomenon on their own ‘hotness’ while others said it was because of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s good looks.
Pakistan is searing with temperatures crossing 40°C (104°F). According to some reports, temperatures in Sargodha city in Punjab province soared to a blistering 46°C (114°F) today, Wednesday.
Twitter user @TheLahoreWala posted a map showing that Pakistan was the hottest country on the planet. The Tweet was shared over 200 times, with many adding their own take on the issue.
The hell comparison was shared by Twitter user @ManahilPasha who wrote that the hot weather was a training exercise for hell.
MANY Pakistanis also said their ‘hotness’ was to blame for the heatwave.
Sports commentator and comedian @MahoBili wrote, "Well wherever I am this will happen,” she said, referring to heatwaves across the country.
"My sincerest apologies," wrote Twitter user @PsychedSam.
Others felt the culprits were known Pakistani hotties like actor Fawad Khan.
Many Pakistanis also mentioned the good looks of the country’s head of the government, Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying he might be the reason behind the blistering heat.
Twitter user @Nafaqahanzla wrote it was tough to think that some people doubted Khan was the most "fire emoji" prime minister.
The feelings were shared by Twitter user @AliMomin2274 who wrote that Khan was the primary reason for the scorching weather.
While many Pakistanis happily attributed the hot weather to themselves or others, Twitter user @simp5hayan shared the opposite sentiment.
Pakistanis also coped with heat by making some perfect comparisons.
Photographer Rizwan Takkhar posted a photo of a blowtorch hitting a statue to describe what the air in Lahore felt like.