Adnan Sami vs Fawad Chaudhry: War of words erupts after India orders Pakistanis to leave

Pakistani-origin Indian singer Adnan Sami Khan is once again in focus following the attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22. Since the attack, India has taken diplomatic steps by cancelling visas issued to Pakistani citizens under the SAARC visa agreement and issuing an ultimatum for them to immediately leave the country.

A heated exchange erupted between Adnan Sami and former Pakistani federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on social media.

The clash began when Fawad Chaudhry commented on an Indian journalist’s post about the deadline for Pakistanis to leave India, asking, "What will happen to Pakistani-origin singer Adnan Sami?"

Adnan Sami fired back, saying, "Who will tell this ignorant fool?"

Fawad Chaudhry then reminded Adnan Sami of his roots, stating, "Our own Lahoreite Adnan Sami looks like the air has been let out of a balloon, get well soon."

This comment further fuelled Sami’s anger. In his response, Adnan wrote, "It is surprising to know that you have been the Minister of (mis)information but you do not even know that I belong to Peshawar, not Lahore."

He also added, "My air has run out, you are still a balloon. And you were the Minister of Science? You don't even know basic facts, what nonsense is science."

The fiery exchange quickly caught the attention of social media users. Many joined the debate, with some supporting Adnan Sami and others siding with Fawad Chaudhry.