'Generals are TikTokers now?' Pakistani military officers go viral in unexpected video

Military diplomacy is not usually where people expect to find viral content.

But a light-hearted video shared by Singapore's Ministry of Defence has done exactly that, turning a routine international security summit into an unexpected social media moment.

The video, filmed during the prestigious IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, features defence officials from different countries participating in a playful reel set to Usher's hit track Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home).

Among the many delegates featured in the clip were a Pakistani general and his accompanying officer, whose appearance quickly caught the attention of social media users back home.

While the summit itself focused on major regional and global security issues, the reel offered a rare look at the lighter side of international diplomacy, highlighting friendship, cooperation and informal interactions between military officials.

Naturally, the internet had a field day.

Many users were amused to see senior military officials participating in a social media trend, with one commenter joking: "No way! generals are tiktokers now?"

Another user summed up Pakistan's presence in the clip with a line that quickly resonated with others: "Pakistan be like.... Jalwa hai apna yahan"

The video has been widely shared across social media platforms, with many praising the relaxed and modern approach to showcasing international military engagement.

For viewers accustomed to seeing generals in formal uniforms, strategic briefings and press conferences, watching them casually appear in a viral reel was not exactly on anyone's bingo card.

But that's precisely why the clip is getting so much attention.

Because sometimes, even at one of the world's most important security forums, a little bit of main-character energy can steal the spotlight.