(Web Desk Monitoring) — Aun Ali Khosa, a well-known YouTuber recognized for his satirical song “Bill Bill Pakistan”—which humorously critiques high electricity bills on Independence Day—has reportedly been abducted.
Ali Sher Khosa, Aun’s brother, announced the distressing news on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that armed individuals forcibly took Aun from their Lahore apartment late at night. He has appealed to the public to pray for his brother’s safe return and to spread the word about the incident, highlighting its significance for their family.
The abduction has ignited widespread outrage on social media, with many speculating that Aun’s song, which critiques the rising cost of electricity, may have played a role in his disappearance. One user expressed frustration, stating, “It seems Aun Khosa’s parody song led to his abduction. It’s disgraceful that satire is met with such intolerance.”
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has also condemned the abduction. Through their official Twitter account, they asserted, “Let the Pakistani people live. Don’t further erode our moral values and democracy.” They called for the immediate release of Aun and all other missing persons, labeling the act as unacceptable and illegal.
Social media user Imran Afzal Raja defended Aun, describing him as a respectable artist who maintains a respectful tone in his work. Raja suggested that if people are offended by his humor, they should consider relocating rather than resorting to such extreme measures.
Internationally acclaimed poet Noshi Gilani voiced her concern on social media, tweeting, “Aun Ali Khosa has also disappeared. Masked men came and took him away.”
Aun’s song “Bill Bill Pakistan,” which humorously addresses public frustration with electricity bills, had quickly become popular and received positive feedback for capturing public sentiment through comedy.
The incident has sparked serious discussions about freedom of expression and the safety of artists in Pakistan, raising alarm over the current state of creative freedom in the country.
