How are Pakistanis viewed around the world?

[pakistani pride]

In the Western Countries, Pakistan has the perception of being a Global hub of Terrorism which is linked to every terrorist attack in the World.

In comparison India is seem as a Third World Country where people take dump on the streets.

Arabs consider the Indians as very intelligent and hard working people.

Which Western country?
For most in the West PAK is an unknown place.

 

[pakistani pride]

We are viewed exactly how we should be viewed - a backward, third world country that is a safe haven for terrorists and extremists, not to mention the country where the most renowned terrorist in the world Osama was found hiding half a mile away from a military base.

A country where intolerance is strife and human rights are repeatedly violated. A country where the government is subservient to the military who are the supreme rulers and take all the important decisions. More specifically, they dictate our foreign policy.

A country that is in conflict with pretty much all the countries in its region and has made no positive contribution to the world. When it comes to technology, science, academics etc. They have made zero contribution. In fact, the only globally respected scientist that we had the misfortune to produce (Dr. Abdus Salam) has had his legacy erased because his religious beliefs did not comply with the majority.

Unfortunately, the story is different when it comes to how the majority of Pakistanis view Pakistan. We are convinced that we are a country of saints who have never wronged anyone.

We are convinced that we are right but everyone else is wrong. We believe that their is a grand Western/Indian/Zionist conspiracy against us because the world cannot see us fulfil our potential as a superpower that we are destined to become.

Before people inadvertently direct this thread to India and how they are viewed, let me address that as well. It is indeed true that India has not always been viewed favourably - people do recognise it as a third world country with great poverty. Over the last few years, thanks to BJP, India has made a lot of negative press because of communal violence.

However, by and large, India is considered a much, much safer and peaceful country and that is reflected in its booming tourism industry. Unlike Pakistan where most of the tourists are hippies, mountaineers and some random vloggers who cash on the psyche of our people to become Internet celebrities, the tourism in India is more genuine and versatile and does not serve specific niches.

India has also made positive impressions because of their success in IT and the various CEO's in F500 companies. These people are among the most powerful individuals in the world and have the influence to change the perception of how people view their home country and their people. Furthermore, unlike us, they have been able to develop modern industries and conglomerates like Tata and Reliance are globally respected names.

There is a considerable difference between how the two countries are viewed and we should not shy away from acknowledging that distinction.

I suggest visit some EUROPEAN countries and then come back again.

Your view about PAK is not shared at all with people living IN EUROPE.

 

[Pak Warrior]

That’s what I was trying to say as well. Cultural integration sounds like a fascist idea. Societies should be open to accepting new flavors and colors as long as the lead of the land are not violated. Educated people from be it pakistan or any other country usually are peaceloving and end up becoming valuable members of society no matter where they live. Just don’t shove your ideas and values where they are not welcome, but doesn’t mean you should be forced to adapt as well.

Exactly man, I actually like how some people think that we do not mix in with the culture and other races as much because we are Pakistani and value our culture and religion over the mainstream culture and values. I am proud to be different

 

[Stewie]

Exactly man, I actually like how some people think that we do not mix in with the culture and other races as much because we are Pakistani and value our culture and religion over the mainstream culture and values. I am proud to be different

And most Americans actually respect it since most Americans are conservative and they appreciate conservative values.

 

[topspin]

Right now, most smaller cities are intolerant due to white majority and the Trump effect. Metro areas are different due to their diverse populations, doesn’t matter whether its NYC, LA, Houston or Chicago.

Its the small town USA where most of us will have potentially problematic experiences.

The key really is who you deal with. Universities are generally a safe and tolerant space. If you hold a low or mediocre job with a boss and colleagues who are not college educated, yes you will have a terrible experience. If you work in a professional capacity and have a college educated environment, they tend to be trained in sensitivity and can manage to not show their bias or racism if they indeed have such sentiments. So you may not experience it but it may exist deep down somewhere.

Thanks I'll be avoiding these small towns. Might be going NY next month for work, so I'm super excited as it's my first visit there.

 

[topspin]

Please specify. Bad image by being freshies

I have no problem with freshies, my grandparents were fresh when they came here. So it would not only be very wrong but hypocritical of me to diss someone who's from abroad.

I do target certain Indian ones though but only because of their hot headed reputation as evident by their social media posts on IG, FB and especially Twitter.

 

[Sirris]

I don't care much about how Pakistanis are viewed by random people since most have rarely the complete picture to develop an educated view. I am more focused on how I am contributing to a more positive view.

 

[Minnowbasher]

Here in the UK it is generally quite negative. HOWEVER, since Imran Khan has come into power I can see people's perceptions changing. A lot of white Britons were leaning towards Pakistan's side during the recent India Pakistan conflict due to Imran's brilliant response. Most Indians living here in the UK also appreciate Imran alot.

 

[PakPremi]

Here in the UK it is generally quite negative. HOWEVER, since Imran Khan has come into power I can see people's perceptions changing. A lot of white Britons were leaning towards Pakistan's side during the recent India Pakistan conflict due to Imran's brilliant response. Most Indians living here in the UK also appreciate Imran alot.

In UK opinion is negative not towards Pakistanis but all Asians and moreover all ethnic minorities. As English people feel threatened by them for taking over jobs, houses, state benefits, hospital beds etc. Most cannot distinct between back Pakistani, Indian , SriLankan or Bangladeshi. Lately the sex groomers and terrorists have given Pakistanis bad press but these are a very small minority, it all be forgotten. English people have no idea how successful Indians are or are not compare to Pakistanis, so such perception defined in this thread are fantasies.

 

[daytrader]

Eight Pakistanis to be honoured at UN
Pakistani peacekeepers include six martyred

Eight Pakistanis are among 103 United Nations peacekeepers from around the world who would be honoured posthumously at a special ceremony, marking the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping on May 25, it was officially announced on Tuesday.

The Pakistani peacekeepers include six martyred while serving with the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) when their helicopter crashed on March 29, 2022.

They are: Havildar Muhammad Ismail, Major Faizan Ali, Lt-Col Asif Awan, Naib Subedar Samiullah Khan, Maj Saad Nomani, and Lance Havildar Jamil Khan. Havildar Babar Siddique lost his life while serving in MONUSCO and Corporal Rana Tahir Islam was martyred while serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

 

[daytrader]

UN remembers over 220,000 Pakistanis who served as peacekeepers

More than 220,000 Pakistani troops have served in 46 UN missions in 29 countries around the globe, recalls a statement issued on the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping operations, observed on this week.

Overall, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served in UN peace missions since 1948. The first two peacekeeping operations were the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) and the UN Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) in the Middle East. Both of these missions continue operating to this day.

“United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world,” UN Secretary-General António Guter*res said in his message for the day.

Mr Guterres noted that many peacekeepers have paid the ultimate price as more than 4,200 have lost their lives serving under the UN flag.

“We stand in sympathy and solidarity with their families, friends and colleagues, and will forever be inspired by their selfless devotion to the cause of peace,” he said.

UN statistics show that 168 Pakistanis were also among more than 4,000 UN peacekeepers killed since 1948. The Permanent Mission at the UN Headquarters in New York also issued a statement, saying that “Pakistan takes immense pride in its abiding association with UN peacekeeping,”

“Our standing as a major troop-contributing country is underpinned by our commitment to the goals of international peace, security, and stability,” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir Akram added.

The biggest Pakistani loss occurred on June 5, 1993, when a contingent of UN peacekeepers was attacked in the Somali capital of Mogadishu. There, 25 Pakistanis lost their lives.

On the 75th anniversary, Pakistan is hosting an exhibition at the UN Headquarters, titled: “Tribute to Fallen Peacekeepers and Pakistan’s contributions to UN peacekeeping” from June 1-June 9, followed by a reception on, June 9.

For many years, Pakistan was the largest contributor of troops to the UN peacekeeping force, contributing more than 8,000 troops a year.

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https://www.dawn.com/news/1757000/un-remembers-over-220000-pakistanis-who-served-as-peacekeepers