Pakistani Society Quotes

“Much of what has gone wrong in Pakistan has been because of our inability to balance our relationships. Extreme tilts have caused much bloodshed and mistrust.”
― Reham Khan, Reham Khan

“My father always addressed my mother as ‘’Darling’’, which was surprising for my brother’s wife. Even more shocking was the fact that he would greet his wife with a kiss when returning from a trip. This was also rather unusual in Pakistani culture, where affection towards spouses is restrained and frowned upon.”
― Reham Khan, Reham Khan

“The debate, throughout the eighties, was no longer about what we had inherited as our 'culture' or what, indeed, was the 'culture' we adhere to, but about how to root out the insidious 'foreign' (and therefore anti-Pakistan) elements which had crept in. Since it was feared that the slightest whiff from across the border would annihilate our 'ideology', the performing arts were confined to horse and cattle shows, and the fine arts, to calligraphy--at an official level that is.”
― Zia Mohyeddin, A Carrot is a Carrot

“Plight of A Pakistani (The Sonnet)

The world sees us as a terrorist nation,
Why is it so?
Despite our love and care for family,
Why do you deem us as extremist foe?
As responsible citizens with a beating heart,
We too want for our kids a world of peace.
Yet whenever there's an act of terror,
Why are we at the top of your suspect list!
Every nation has terrorist elements,
The Capitol insurrection is proof of it.
But how can you blame an entire people,
For the acts of a bunch of bigoted misfits!
We don't ask you to show us pity.
Just keep in mind, we too are part of humanity.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Earthquakin' Egalitarian: I Die Everyday So Your Children Can Live

“From the perspective of academic models, the PTI has cynically operated the wind turbines of accountability to put opposition heads under the water.”
― Qamar Rafiq

“I trust India to do what strengthens its strategic grip. This isn’t about development, it’s about control. Also the political message it sends. Troops move faster. Pilgrims arrive easier. Indians settle quicker.

As for the ordinary Kashmiri? Maybe our apples get there quicker. That’s about it. India gets control, Kashmir gets tourists and troops.”
― Sheikh Gulzar.........Train to Kashmir

“This is not just a local demand—it reflects the broader sentiment of the people who feel alienated after the revocation of Article 370.”
― Sheikh Gulzar-Kashmir dispute and Article 370 under constitution of India