How do u see Pakistanis?

[Chiru]

.....Just read Pakistani members post who are in UK, US, Canada etc etc.....they are more patriotic than us. Jeez even webby is in US. The guy who run this site.

I have not said all. but most of them.

There are always some exception.

 

[Skeptic]

How do I see Pakistanis - I see them as a heterogeneous mix of people from varying from very rational to very emotional and some extreme cases who go somewhere beyond the definition of irrational.

I think voting for a single option would be a massive generalization which I believe should be avoided.

Though pleading guilty for the same here are my observations:
Overall the most prominent quality of all Pakistanis is Passion, which if channelized (in extreme cases) correctly leads to unexpected success and if channelized incorrectly (again extreme cases) leads to destruction.

On religious issues again most are very emotional and it has more to do with the foundation on which the nation was formed(or so they believe).

On Political issues (specially domestic scenario)- I think Pakistan is very self critical and the level of anger against establishment is among the highest for a democratically elected government. They expect nothing short of exemplary performance from their leaders.

On International affairs: Generally Pakistanis are quite rational with exception of relations with India (Maybe my opinions are biased being an Indian). Example is how America is an accepted evil (from Pakistani perspective). How Pakistanis have maintained their relations with Arab nations, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh(despite 1971) etc demonstrates rational decision making and its acceptance with Pakistanis.

On social Issues: Generally Pakistanis are emotional but in a very positive way. I see some very genuine sympathy from Pakistanis for socially backward classes. I am not backing up with data but simply based on my understanding of Islamic principals - Pakistanis are more charitable than what Indians are. It is part of their religious profile to donate to poor and needy.

On a personal level: Pakistanis I have observed are most generally fun loving people and Pakistani guys are the only segment which is more obsessed with girls than average Indian is.

I hope I have worded my sentiments correctly and take no offense.

 

[Cityboy]

after coming to pdf, i realize that there are many common thng between us rather than diffrentiating one. i remember a thread "is it time now to recognize israel? By imran khan.it was rly a gud debate. ..i see pakistani ppl very emotional and patriotic. .i hope 1 day we could establish total peace and make our south asia like europeon union.

 

[Hyde]

I have not said all. but most of them.

There are always some exception.

if i am not wrong you live in USA.................... how you ever been to UK? or you have given a verdict based on your assumed it?

 

[Skeptic]

Guys cool down - Why are you debating what his perception is. It is his perception and let him have. Debate is not meant for a poll thread seeking opinions. If this poll is to survey what image an average Pakistani has - Let everyone express their opinions without cajoling them to a particular answer.

 

[Chiru]

if i am not wrong you live in USA.................... how you ever been to UK? or you have given a verdict based on your assumed it?

I have not been to UK. Most of the individual terror funding comes to pakistani is from people living in UK. Sayeed Salahudeen head of Hizbul mujahideen said that.

 

[mjnaushad]

I have not been to UK. Most of the individual terror funding comes to pakistani is from people living in UK. Sayeed Salahudeen head of Hizbul mujahideen said that.

And TOI reported it.

 

[Hyde]

I have not been to UK. Most of the individual terror funding comes to pakistani is from people living in UK. Sayeed Salahudeen head of Hizbul mujahideen said that.

And TOI reported it.

good answer Naushad....................... i think Mr Chiru going to destroy this thread soon

btw you are wrong in your perceptions......... Visit UK first before judging it.

 

[afriend]

would say no amount of generalisation can be made to the entire country. So i would go with partly rational and partly emotional and Mainly religious.!!!

 

[Chiru]

good answer Naushad....................... i think Mr Chiru going to destroy this thread soon

btw you are wrong in your perceptions......... Visit UK first before judging it.

that is just my perception after going through this forum for couple of months and also interaction with pakistani people in USA.

Zaki, Definitely you are not in that category.

 

[jinxeD_girl]

On religious issues again most are very emotional and it has more to do with the foundation on which the nation was formed(or so they believe)

Not all Pakistanis are overly emotional about religion... Me, Khanz and one of the moderators Agnostic_Muslim are not religious (or should I say not overly religious), and we try to bring some balance to threads where Pakistanis start to get overly emotional on religious issues...

 

[Skeptic]

Not all Pakistanis are overly emotional about religion... Me, Khanz and one of the moderators Agnostic_Muslim are not religious (or should I say not overly religious), and we try to bring some balance to threads where Pakistanis start to get overly emotional on religious issues...

Obviously, this is just my general perception and in no way an attemp to generalize and stereotype everyone.

There are more than ample number of not so emotionally religious people, but if we take a worldwide average - Pakistan would be in the highest bracket.

 

[jinxeD_girl]

Obviously, this is just my general perception and in no way an attemp to generalize and stereotype everyone.

There are more than ample number of not so emotionally religious people, but if we take a worldwide average - Pakistan would be in the highest bracket.

I still don't think we are overly emotional about religious issues... conservative yes, but not overly emotional.. As far as I know... in Pakistan hard line Religious parties never won majority votes.. if it would have happened our country would be another Iran or Saudia...

Pakistan is more like Egypt, you will find all types of people.. some are overly religious, some are moderately, some are hardly religious..

 

[Skeptic]

I still don't think we are overly emotional about religious issues... conservative yes, but not overly emotional.. As far as I know... in Pakistan hard line Religious parties never won majority votes.. if it would have happened our country would be another Iran or Saudia...

Pakistan is more like Egypt, you will find all types of people.. some are overly religious, some are moderately, some are hardly religious..

Point Taken.

Maybe my perception is not perfectly right, but I was just being honest.

If it is not correct I am sure it'll change with time.

 

[courageneverdies]

Pakistan is more like Egypt, you will find all types of people.. some are overly religious, some are moderately, some are hardly religious..

To me it seems Pakistan is going to be a new Turkey.

A thing not apprecialbe to some extent.

KIT Over