Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, spokesperson for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), has become one of the most searched personalities in Pakistan following recent military tensions with India.
Google Trends data revealed that search interest for “Aurangzeb” peaked at a perfect 100 at 2:00 AM on May 12, 2025, marking the highest level in the past week. The trend has remained high, reflecting growing public interest in the PAF official.
Aurangzeb Ahmed is being praised, especially among Pakistani youth, for his calm demeanor and occasional wit during press briefings. In one viral clip, he remarked, “I will pick up from where I left, day before yesterday, PAF vs IAF, 6-nil,” referencing Pakistan’s reported downing of five Indian aircraft and one combat drone, including three Rafale jets, a Su-30, and a MiG-29.
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These events unfolded during Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, launched by Pakistan in response to Indian military strikes on May 6–7, which reportedly caused civilian casualties, including women and children.
Meanwhile, Indian users turned to Google in large numbers, with “Ceasefire meaning” topping search trends at over 10 million queries, followed by “Operation Sindoor” and “Mock Drill”.
In Pakistan, trending searches included “Islamabad Airport,” “JF-17 Thunder,” “DG ISPR,” “Dassault Aviation share price,” and Indian pilot “Shivangi Singh”.
During a press briefing, Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb revealed that the PAF carried out its largest airstrike on Indian airfields since the 1971 war. He emphasized the precision of the operation and its strict avoidance of civilian targets.
He stated, “The mission was executed on our terms, under clear instructions from the leadership,” adding that Pakistan’s radar and jamming systems intercepted multiple Indian drones targeting civilian areas.
Aurangzeb concluded, “India attempted to establish a ‘new normal’ through aggressive escalation. Pakistan’s swift and coordinated reply denied them that opportunity.”
