Pakistani Man Flaunts 'Talent' In Country During 'Driverless' Car Demo; Crashes Into Police Van Moments Later - Video Goes Viral

A demonstration of an alleged self-driving car in Pakistan took a surprising turn when the vehicle collided with a parked police van. The incident, involving Pakistani journalist Muhammad Aalijah, has since gained widespread attention online after a video of the demonstration began circulating on X. Aalijah, seated in the passenger seat, presented the vehicle as an example of automated-driving technology, confidently asserting that there was no shortage of talent in Pakistan.

The video showed the car moving along a road without a visible driver, but the demonstration quickly turned into a crash test of a different kind. Suddenly, the steering wheel turned toward the side of the road, and the car crashed into the parked police van, ending the demonstration almost as soon as it had begun. The unexpected collision added an ironic twist to the video, particularly given Aalijah's earlier remarks about Pakistan's technological talent.

Aalijah later explained to a news outlet that the incident occurred due to a technical fault caused by an internet disruption, which caused the car to lose control and crash into the police vehicle. This explanation sparked further debate online, with viewers discussing the challenges of developing reliable autonomous-driving technology.

Indian actor Ranvir Shorey also shared the video, adding to the irony by referencing Pakistan's answer to the self-driving Tesla. The incident quickly became a source of amusement on social media, with users creating memes and jokes about the mishap, including a popular play on words with the Urdu word "masla," meaning "problem."