The world of Twitter was abuzz as excitement built up to the India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal match. And, when they lost, Pakistanis across the world tweeted their sorrow but also sent out the message that it was a great match and their country should take the loss with "dignity and indeed, pride".

Online comments from across the globe put out by Dawn on its website reflected the anguish among Pakistanis when India beat Pakistan by 29 runs at Mohali Wednesday. The match was witnessed by Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh.