Meengla
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Where was this fact documented? I am yet to see one. I have however seen them vociferously declare their not being Indian, given the reputation Indians enjoy in most parts of Canada. You can visibly differentiate a Pakistani and an Indian quite easily. Also, shall I show you the Indians marketing their restaurants as Pakistani? You obviously have no clue what the outside world is about, stay in your 2X2.
Actually, even I answered myself as 'Indian'--only once. That was shortly after 9/11 and in some redneck place a redneck drunk was curious about me. Normally, I stand up and declare my background and face any challenge but at that time, I was very tired--NOT SCARED--and just didn't want a conversation which would ensue if I were to say I was from Pakistan. My blonde American wife stared in amazement at me when I said I was from India to the guy. Not much conversation with the guy after that.
As for Pakistanis declaring their restaurants as 'Indian', nothing wrong with that. Just a shrewd business ploy. I think sometimes Greeks and Turks conveniently co-opt each others foods/origins. And you will see plenty of Mexicans running 'Japanese' restaurants. Many other possible examples. It's all business!!
PS. A racist redneck, loser in America, when drunk, is one of the most uncouth and dangerous being in the world, especially when he happens to have numbers backing him. He is already an 'entitled' person, in his own mind. He will take it upon all 'different' persons given a chance. Beware!!