When everything around you is falling apart, trust Pakistan’s beloved comedian Nabeel Zafar to make the whole nation burst out laughing. As Pakistan reels from the historic Rs 55 per litre petrol price hike, Nabeel took to social media with a brilliantly funny post suggesting the ultimate Eid gift idea for 2026, forget clothes, mithai, and perfume this year. Just gift your loved ones petrol. It might actually be the most precious thing you can give them.
The image he shared showed petrol being treated as a luxury gift, wrapped up and presented the way you would hand over something truly expensive and rare. And honestly, given that petrol now costs Rs 321 per litre in Pakistan, the joke is painfully close to reality.
Nabeel Zafar, born on 1 September 1968 in Faisalabad, is one of Pakistan’s most beloved television actors, directors, and producers. He has been playing the iconic role of Nabeel in ARY Digital’s long-running comedy sitcom Bulbulay since 2009, making him one of the most recognised faces in Pakistani entertainment history.
What makes Nabeel’s humour so special is that it never feels forced. He has always had a natural ability to find the funny side of everyday Pakistani life, from family arguments and electricity bills to wedding expenses and now petrol prices. His comedy does not just make people laugh, it makes them feel seen.
This Ramadan, with fuel prices at an all-time high, transport fares rising, and grocery bills climbing every week, Pakistanis needed this laugh more than ever. And as always, Nabeel Zafar delivered it with perfect timing and zero effort.
The post was flooded with comments from fans saying things like “sach mein yahi tohfa hai aajkal” and “petrol dena hi mohabbat hai.” Pakistan has spoken, and it is laughing through its tears.
