Pakistan is facing criticism after a viral photo suggested that it delivered expired food items as humanitarian aid to cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka. The Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka shared images of relief packages containing milk, biscuits, and water. Shortly after, social media users pointed out that several packets appeared to have an expiry date of October 2024, raising questions about the quality of the assistance sent during a crisis. The incident triggered widespread online backlash, with many accusing Pakistan of negligence and insensitivity.
Pakistan Sent Expired Food Aid
Social media users alleged that not only was expired food sent, but the supplies were also insufficient for even a handful of families. The controversy has led to growing demands for accountability from both governments as the images continue to circulate.
Beggars🤡 sending expired stuff as aid 🤣🤣
Zoom in to see the dates
Manufactured : 10/2022 (printed on bottom left corner of packet)
Expired : 10/2024 (printed on bottom right corner of packet) pic.twitter.com/LVvRe0Rqqw— देशभक्त (@desh_bhakt7) December 2, 2025
Pakistan sending expired aid to Sri Lanka 🤣
This is not new – Pakistan has either recycled aid received from other countries or sent expired aid in the past as well. pic.twitter.com/5FGoBQGV3V
— Viktor (@desishitposterr) December 1, 2025
What more is expected of a dying economy! 😂 #Pakistani govt sending expired food aid ⛑️ to srilanka?
The entire world has to witness it#SriLanka has become a dumping ground for Pakistan?
Proud of #IndianArmy they can fight💪well, they can rescue well #SriLankafloods #CycloneDitwah pic.twitter.com/MX03V13nUV— Chandra Kishore (@kishore_0208) December 2, 2025
