Jailbreak in Karachi is the latest misery mocking Pakistan on the global stage. The self-declared “fortress of faith and justice” just witnessed criminals escape – this time through the wide-open gates of Karachi’s Malir Jail.
As the earth mildly trembled in an earthquake, the country’s crumbling systems fully collapsed. Over 200 prisoners simply walked out during an “earthquake evacuation,” leaving authorities counting heads and making excuses. In a place where corruption runs deep, the walls of justice – it seems – are paper-thin.
“Jo Nikal Gaye, Wo Nikal Gaye” – Karachi Gives The New National Motto?
Karachi nights were rocked by a minor earthquake on 2nd June 2025. But the real seismic event wasn’t underground. It occurred ground, where jail officials decided to move inmates out “for their safety.” Over 700 prisoners were brought near the main gate. And then – the gate just opened for convicts to simply walk out.
Did the gate collapse? No. Was it broken? No. The inmates just decided it was time to leave. And they did just that!! According to one official, when asked how many escaped, he simply shrugged: “Jo nikal gaye, wo nikal gaye.”
The “Que sera, sera” attitude might as well be the new motto for Pakistani governance.
Jailbreak or Earthquake? You Decide
By dawn, the numbers were staggering as well as embarrassing:
- 216 inmates fled
- 1 or more inmates dead
- 3 security personnel injured
- 135 still missing
In a bizarre turn, Karachi officials claimed the earthquake caused “panic” and that’s why inmates were allowed to roam freely. If you believe him, these convicted felons were just casually hanging out near the exit.
Suddenly, the prisoners with drug cases and psychological issues found clarity, coordination, and courage to escape all at once.
Even more laughable, authorities initially blamed a collapsed wall. But later, the truth slipped out: the gate was wide open, and so were the chances to run.
Welcome to Karachi, Pakistan – The Land of Disappearing Prisoners
Pakistan’s obsession with controlling narratives, silencing dissent, and playing geopolitical games has left its actual systems in ruins. Its information warfare team is busy orchestrating dramas across borders, while basic prison security can’t handle tremors measuring just 2.6 on the Richter scale.
And yet, pakistan wants the world to think no militants escaped in this fiasco? How convenient!
Maybe they were never inside, to begin with – busy appearing at various public events across the nation to trash India! Meanwhile, a joint force of police, Rangers, FC, SSU, and RRF is now busy playing hide-and-seek with prisoners across Karachi – who are likely halfway to Iran by now.
Earthquakes Come and Go – But Incompetence Is Forever
As Pakistan reels from inflation, civil unrest, international isolation, and Taliban blowback; this jailbreak adds comic relief to its national tragedy. One can only imagine what kind of internal WhatsApp messages were flying after the escape:
“send help, The prisoners left… and so did our dignity.”
The Sindh Home Minister assures the public that everyone will be caught “by morning.” Currently, 135 are still at large, or at least the ones they know of! The most hillarious bit is that Pakistan is set to more such earthquakes! Does this mean more prisoners shall be set free soon?? In a country where terrorism walks freely, dollars vanish overnight, and politics is theatre – this mass jailbreak is not a bug. It’s the feature that enriches the narrative of Failed Atankistan!