'Unites States of Americas': Pakistan mocked again as Sharif’s US visit announcement typo goes viral

Pakistan ridiculed for ‘Unites States of Americas’ typo in Sharif’s US visit statement

• Pakistan's Foreign Ministry mocked for typos in US visit statement
• Sharif's past gaffes include viral social media mistakes
• Public trolling highlights Sharif's image challenges abroad

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, is set to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace in the United States on February 19 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. However, Pakistan has once again attracted ridicule after its Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement containing multiple typos.

The headline of the release read, “Prime Minister’s Visit to the Unites States of Americas.”

The statement detailed Sharif’s official visit to the United States to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace.

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Curtain Raiser: Prime Minister’s Visit to the Unites States of Americas. (18–20 February 2026) 🔗⬇️https://t.co/2P4LynS8HRpic.twitter.com/hp1xja2o5h — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) February 18, 2026

Social media backlash

Social media users reacted swiftly to the error. An X account named “Pakistan (Civilians)” commented, “Lanat ha tm pr. Yahoodi ki olado.”

Another user responded by pointing out “Unites" with a laughing smiley, further adding to the mockery over the spelling mistake.

This incident has added to Sharif's history of social media gaffes.

Not the first typo incident

Last year, during a tense international moment, Sharif attracted attention online when he allegedly wrote “I condom the attack” instead of “I condemn the attack” while commenting on Israel’s reported airstrikes on Iran. The error quickly became a source of memes and jokes.

Awkward moments at international events

Sharif has also found himself in several awkward situations during official visits:

• Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (October 13): Sharif prematurely stepped onto the stage while US President Trump was delivering the Sharm el-Sheikh peace declaration speech. SCO Summit, Tianjin, China: While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a notable moment with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, Sharif struggled to maintain visibility and was mocked for running to shake Putin’s hand after a formal photo session.
• SCO Summit, Uzbekistan: Sharif faced difficulties adjusting to translation headphones during a bilateral meeting with Putin.
• Turkmenistan official event: A video circulated showing Sharif mistakenly entering a private discussion between Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Public perception

Sharif’s repeated gaffes, combined with social media mockery, have made him a frequent target for trolling, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a polished image during high-profile international engagements.