Afghan Consul General Mohibullah Shakir has faced backlash for remaining seated during Pakistan’s national anthem at the Rahmatul-Lil-Alameen Conference in Peshawar, violating diplomatic etiquette. This incident has sparked outrage among Pakistani officials and citizens, who view it as a blatant display of disrespect towards Pakistan and its sovereignty. Critics argue that such behavior reflects a longstanding disregard by Afghanistan towards its neighbor, especially considering Pakistan's history of hosting Afghan refugees. Many experts have called for Shakir to be declared persona non grata and for the Pakistani government to issue a formal demarche in response. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which invited the Afghan delegation, is also under scrutiny for its apparent lack of regard for diplomatic protocols. The controversy has gained traction on social media, with users condemning the Afghan diplomats and questioning the Pakistani government's handling of the situation.