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I'm not gonna lie... We have a lot of issues (all of political nature).
I'm Baloch ... From a rural/tribal background but raised in a military family... Born in Potohar .. A garrison ... I've lived in all provinces .. I have friends from all ethnic backgrounds... My fiancé is Pashtun .. By best friend is a seriki ... My room mates in univ was Sindhi,Kashmiri and a Panjabi from rural pindi bhattia (sandal bar - the most conservative region in central punjab)... My driver is a gilgiti...I'm living in a multicultural city..
We as a nation fight over dumbest shyt... Politicians fuelling regional issues like water distribution etc.
But amazing how we as a people unite whenever time tests us ...we gladly give our lives to save our fella countrymen ... When somebody criticises us we all unite (even though we love to bash eachother)...
The older generation didn't have exposure .. They were born and raised in their small villages or towns ... Only visiting the other provinces for some important work ... (Yet they joined the military or defended the country from invasions - FATA tribesmen fighting of invading afghan troops in the 60s).
Today Pak is one probably the most urbanised and connected state in South Asia...
I can't define our "racial nationalism" because we probably have none ... But we are proud of our country .. Country that we built ...
When we Pak I abroad .. A Pashtun , a Baloch , A Panjabi , a Sindhi,Balti,Shina,Brusho,Wakhi,Hazara,Kashmiri,Sindhi considers himself Pakistani..
A Pak Pashtun is more happy to find a Pakistani in Finland or Italy than an Afghan.. A Baloch is more happy to find a Seriki or Sindhi.. Coz we can connect more .. We have shared interests,memories in general.
We are a nation .. A people who have lived with eachother for centuries ... You will find Baloch and Pashtuns in southern Panjab ..Living there for generations ... You will find Panjabis living in KPK ...
We have lived,traded and fought shoulder to shoulder for thousands of years ...
Any Pakistani irrespective of his ethnic background will rush to help his countrymen during a situation irrespective of his ethno background .. There won't be any biasness ... When there is a cricket match .. A Baloch or Panjabi will cheer for Pashtun Afridi or Younas... A Pashtun will pray for Misbah or Bhatti to win the match in the last over ... Thts PAKISTAN...
Exactly buddy. What I was trying to point out to the member I quoted.
All of this is true for India as well. Exactly so. In most ways you have described.
But on a scale 6-7 times bigger at the very least. Sometimes a lot more, because some of our regions are really diverse within really small geographical areas.
Races, morphology, color, languages, dialects, customs, food, dress. You name it.
And then we have something your side rarely has to deal with to a significant degree.
Different faiths. All noisy, in your face, and wearing every emotion on their sleeve.
Its a strength. Once you get over the birthing pains.
Why've you started 'Sir'ring me, Doc? Don't worry, your, ummm, strategic assets are safe with me.
Find it difficult to take liberties with someone 20 years my senior.
I call Fatman (or Niaz or MK or Third Eye) sir too.
Though in real life I do have a friend of your vintage (also a teacher) who I call by his name.
I know you are not "Joe" but I could call you that if you prefer. Dada is not me somehow .... just as touching feet isn't ..... though I could do that as well.