Hello all. I’m in the U.S. and want to older shalwar qamis from a trusted brand/store. Not a small local shop. Are there any places you can suggest?

Where can I buy Orignal CeraVe Products in Pakistan. Any Website, page or store. Also recommend some good CeraVe products as well that you have used.

As a historian from the University of London, I wanted to give fact-based perspective that is bereft of sentiments.

In my opinion, Iran has inadvertently played into Israel's hands.

Prior to October 7 Netanhyahu had one obsession; Iran & its nuclear program.

For reference

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230922-netanyahu-at-un-issues-nuclear-threat-to-iran-later-retracted

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2443460/gaza-is-a-minnow-the-big-fish-they-are-after-is-iran

It is important to note that Mr. Netanyahu's political career is in its twilight phase, and his legacy was poised to be marked by the normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia, prior to the October 7 attacks.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/21/saudi-arabia-getting-closer-to-normalising-relations-with-israel-crown-prince-says

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-cusp-region-reshaping-peace-with-saudi-arabia-netanyahu-says-2023-09-22/

https://www.israelhayom.com/2022/10/24/i-intend-to-achieve-peace-with-saudi-arabia/

However, October 7 changed all that, and the ever-opportunistic Netanyahu switched his attention to achieve his longstanding goal of striking Iran directly.

For more context read this analysis from Oct 9.

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/10/9/netanyahu-is-drawing-the-us-into-war-with-iran

Israel's calculated attack on the embassy in Syria was designed to bring Iran out into the open, and it worked.

I'll quote an Iranian voice before Iran's attack, not heard in the mainstream.

Former head of the parliament's foreign policy committee, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh.

“We should not see the issues emotionally. I have said many times since October 7th that this is a trap for Iran.

Since October 7th, the trajectory of events has been a setup to drag Iran into war, and what happened was that the balance between diplomacy and the battlefield was disrupted.

This imbalance gradually led Iran into a conflict that serves none of its national interests.”

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202404038518

Unfortunately, Iran fell into the trap, and its actions have only weakened its position.

Netanyahu has successfully managed to shift the focus away from Gaza and towards Iran, which has only strengthened him politically and Israel diplomatically.

https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/131567/Israel-seeks-Iranian-confrontation-to-divert-attention-from-atrocities-in

https://youtu.be/zLGVgCevIaA?si=zBHLzTDpVBaoxX5l

The pro-Zionists are already celebrating this retaliation from Iran, and the mood in the US has changed. The speaker of the House has announced that he will try to approve military aid to Israel after two failed attempts.

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-14/iran-s-missile-barrage-was-an-error-israel-can-gain-from

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/14/congress-aid-israel-iran/

Here's a quote from this Al Jazeera analysis that sums up my point.

...the Iranian attack is a coup for both Israel and its backers in the US. From their perspective, it offers renewed justification for military support to Israel while weakening the world’s focus on alleged abuses committed in Gaza in seven months of war.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/14/israels-past-defiance-in-spotlight-as-us-calls-for-iran-attack-restraint

Despite Iran's supposed show of force, it resulted in little to no credible damage, in part due to likely coordination with the US and its allies to avoid an escalation.

However, Iran's actions have only served to strengthen Israel diplomatically and Netanhayu politically

It has given Netanyahu what he wanted all along an opportunity to expand the war, & strike directly at Iran instead.

No wonder Haaretz is giddy with excitement & calling it a ' strategic opportunity'.

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-14/ty-article/.premium/irans-attack-is-a-strategic-opportunity-for-israel-will-netanyahu-squander-it/0000018e-dbd9-dcf5-a3cf-fbdd980a0000

I’ll be visiting Pakistan soon , and I need a heads up , I keep hearing about robberies in Karachi and murders due to them shooting those that resist.

Is it mostly limited to Karachi or is it widespread ? Is it safe to travel to Lahore , Islamabad , faisalabad?

The header pretty much. Pakistan is going through a lot but what have you seen in your social circle making big bucks.

To all the freelancers of Pakistan

Hi there, just like most other pakistanis i want to make a second source of income through freelancing. A little bit about my background, im at a job where i can easily spare few hours for learning skills and doing freelance work. I know how fiverr works and ive been on it for last 1 odd year working as a webflow dev without much success (I've found that the field is quite satirated now and i hardly get any clients).

I love programming and ive done 2 semesters (then quit, dont ask why) BS(CS) from FAST, ik C++ and OOP concepts. In future insha'Allah later this year im going to be starting my bachelors in Software engineering too. Now i want to get ahead and start with learning python (ive already started) and then find a field im interested in like AI, data science, dev ops etc. I don't particularly like web dev and ive found that its not for me.

Please suggest what field of programming should i get into for freelancing as ill mostly be using my skills for freelance work. Please suggest a field that has some level of demand and lesser level of competition that i can get into and make some money. Also if you could tell me how its like working in that field that would be a plus

Thanks a lot guys anything else u want to ask me to answer my question please do.

What roadmap is there to join the national football team of Pakistan? Or is the roadmap just connections and money?

Hi, I need help with itchy scalp. I do not have lice and not excessive dandruff, but lately, most shampoos have been causing itchy and often painful small bumps on my scalp. Mostly they are itchy, have faced painful ones when I used sunsilk once. I used to use dove shampoo since last 10 years and stopped using it since boycott. Any way to treat these itchy bumps? And what should I look for in a shampoo? I think I may have issues with fragrance which is causing scalp acne. Should I see a dermatologist in person?

Hi everyone.

I’m a Pakistani American. I want to read more about the history of Pakistan. I was just curious if there are recommendations from this subreddit about good unbiased historical books on Pakistan. I have general idea of Pakistani history from my parents, but want to read more for myself.

Thank you!

Just finished reading this book by Husain Haqqani.

I thought it was pretty harsh, but totally on point. We definitely need to rethink our definition of patriotism and nationalism.

He really challenges the security mindset that has seeped into our national discourse and proposes some alternatives.

Highly recommend this to those who haven't read it, and I wonder if those who have read it have any thoughts on how we can move beyond our focus on survival and resilience amid all the 'saazishes' and move towards a growth and integration mindset?

This is our daily discussion thread. Whats on your mind, share with us. It can be about anything, even non Pakistan related stuff. Please keep the discussions civil as all other rules are enforced.

Hi guys , I was looking for a laptop and I am new to laptop purchasing so I need regarding if purchasing this set a viable option for me or I can do better Crystal 4k resolution wali screen or Intel 6000 graphics : Dell ka or lenovo ka top notch i5 6 gen or 7 gen 12 gb ram 256 ssd or 500 hdd

ASKING FOR 50K SHOULD I BUY IT OR NOT??

I find that this distinction is very important to make as most Pakistanis do not understand this. Modernisation is adopting new techniques and practices to enhance efficiency and for the well-being of society. Westernisation is adopting the culture of Western Nations. A nation should modernise, but it should have a minimalist attitude towards adopting foreign culture and do its absolute best to preserve local traditions. Unfortunately, the west was the first region of the world to experiance the industrial revolution, thus whichever region afterwards wished to acheive national progress, it often blindly adopted western culture.

Pakistani society is hence sadly just the absolute worst aspects of Indian, Middle-Eastern and Western culture spilled into a cesspool full of toxicity and ignorance. People here don't really know how society progresses. They think wearing shorts and leggings, speaking english and making cringey insta reels is what defines modernity. We feel superior if we do something "western" that someone else doesn't. It's considered a sign of "progressiveness" and "liberalism". It is a feature of the upper class. It is an escape from "illiteracy" and "backwardness".

It does not. You don't have to learn english,you can be speaking Urdu or Punjabi or Pashto or whatever your mother tongue is, you can still be modern. You don't have to eat KFC everyday, you can enjoy pulao or daal and still be modern. You don't have to keep up with western fashion trends, you can wear shalwar kameez and still be modern.

The thing is, we only change our attitude, but modernity does not affect our mindset even a bit. We are still little snowflakes who can't accept the slightest criticism of our opinion. We still disrespect those lower than us and treat them as subhuman. We still throw trash on the streets and then hypocritically complain about pollution. We still spend unnecessarily for things we don't require instead of saving the money for future plans (aka high consumerism). We still backbite others and then bitch about others who slander us. All that changes is what's on the outside, the mentality is constant.

This post was not generalisation. Some people do defy the above mentioned points. But overall these are my observations. My final advice be would be, to work towards national progress till the level of the Angrez, whom we're so keen on copying, don't imitate his language, his clothing, his diet, his tastes in music or his traditions, but rather observe and adopt his mannerisms, his respect for others people, his respect for society and his surrounding, his openness to new ideas, his questioning of authority, and his honesty.

Can I, as a second generation West-born citizen visit Pakistan despite having Indian origins

I believe it shouldnt be an issue as im an American and dont have to disclose my origins anywhere, nor is it mentioned on any passport/ID card.

note - i say westborn meaning United States, modbot wont let me post that

I live in the USA but am originally from Pakistan. I have been using Google AI (Bart and Gemini) for the last two years and started with Meta AI yesterday. A sizeable number of experts in the USA believe that AI could be existential threat to humanity. It may very well could be; please watch some videos by searching for 'AI Warnings' on YouTube.

I am not sure what Pakistanis know about AI, but tbh, I think not much. In the past the governments have blocked other technologies (YouTube and TikTok) to get their way but it won't work with AI, imo. It's a different animal altogether :). In my opinion, if AI go rouge, it can shut down the Pakistani economy in minutes, if not less. It may well be the great equivalizer for the people of Pakistan against the dictatorial establishment.

I don't think the Pakistani establishment are right in their approach towards the people but correcting themselves at any stage is positive. What do you say?

The question surrounding my mind is wether I should apply for pak army or should give css to become AC and stuff. I don't want to know answers of wether I have interest in the field etc... "I just wanna from all of ya that in which field there's scope for more money, power and great life in terms of perks, opportunities and influences" Expecting more resposes from ppl related to these fields

So I'm visiting from UK to pakistan for holiday andij thought while I'm there I'll visit pharmacy for some performance enhancing drugs, namely testosterone hormone.

Does anyone know a legit pharmacy that has them and if they do is it legit or just oil mixed up with colour.

Anywhere in KPK not down south please.

Many thanks.

Hi, I went to get biryani for the house on Eid 1st day and the guy said it's for 500. My cousin who had been there earlier, asked him that it was 400 last week. And this guy legit told us to our face, everything in the shop is 100rs more expensive on the first two days of Eid. They even had a poster in the shop that said so.

This is absolutely ridiculous. I honestly believe that the problem with Pakistan are the Pakistanis, not just one specific entity.

Just my small rant.

Hello guys,

Please suggest some good quality men's summer shirts. I would prefer the brands that have outlets in Islamabad but can buy online too if they have a good reputation. Thank you.

Edit: Tired of wearing polo shirts so suggest good fashion and good quality shirts

Guys, please tell me if you know gyms which are open 24/7. Islamabad has gritfit gym which is open 24/7. But is there any gym in Lahore.?

Hi Guys, i’m looking to fly into the Motherland to obtain a drivers license (manual car and bike) as well as an international permit so I can use it overseas. Would anyone be able to guide me on how to do this? Particularly, how much time and how many trips this would need so I can estimate hotel and flight costs etc. Though not my preference, it will have to be from Karachi as that’s where I’m eligible to apply.

Got a rishta for my sister and my family is confused

My sister is 22 years old and is studying physiotherapy she is currently in her 4th year. We haven't started looking for rishtas for her yet so this one came out of the blue.

The guy in question is our second cousin though he is not really related to us because my father is adopted. He started his PhD in a University in the UK this past fall in something related to biology. We are on good terms with the family, we respect them and they respect us. Oh and the guys nearly 30 years old.

My grandparents and my father really like the guy they think he is good and respectful. The only problem we have with this rishta is that the family belongs to a village in kasoor, while we're from Lahore. They also live in quiet a big joint family with three brothers, while my father's an only son so we live with our grandparents.

My sister likes the guy but she is very confused about the village lifestyle she thinks she won't be able to manage the life and also the big family because all of my siblings myself included extremely value privacy and solitude and these things won't really be available there.

My father has left the final decision on to my sister but my grandfather is pushing for this rishta because "bahir halaat bohat kharab hain, ajkal nasha bohat phel gaya ha, kuch pata nahi hota" etc etc.

The family said that the guy will take my sister with him to the UK but from my research I have found that it will take almost 5 or 6 years if I am not wrong in the meantime she will have to live with his parents and siblings and uncles and cousins.

So any advice would be welcome, what should she do?

Also this is from my sister's perspective, so just replace I in place she.

How normal is it for a paksitani guy to comment on a non-mehram woman’s body/weight? Is this acceptable in the community? I know commenting on friends’ bodies/weight is accepted and common among Pakistanis, but how accepted is it between the genders? Both negative and positive comments.

This is a street/stray cat that I used to feed every day while she lived in my house, but it's difficult, so does anyone have any advice? I have no knowledge of cats. Even for me, it's difficult right now, thus I was looking for some cheap.

I bought premium package of Netflix (Rs. 1100). It charged me Rs. 1320, fine! Because it's visa fee (according to my knowledge).

Now, I don't understand why is it charging me Rs. 100 every second day. The receipt says "Intl Visa Chg-Pos Exchange". Can anyone guide me what is it?

So i am in the first year of my university. There is a girl i liked. Her family and my family are friends like boht saalon se jante hien aik doosre ko. Me and her were in a relationship for 3-4 years.

Her parents are kind of strict. So past me unko 1 2 dfa hmare relationship ke baray me pta chala tha and the scolded her and told that we will never marry you to him so usko dimagh se nikaldo.( her family is kind of toxic but that's for another day)

After this we didn't talk for 4 5 months but she reached me out again and i still had feelings for her. Note that we never did anything physical. She is not frank so im the only one that she talks with about everything. So is pakre jane walay incident ke bad se uske parents literally used to accuse her that she is a slut aur usko bas larka chahie chahay wo jo mrzi ho. Agr wo kisi se bhi thori si bhi baat krleti to wo uska affair bnadete the uske sath. Acha so we are in a relationship at this point but her parents don't know ke we are in it again. So recently uske aik tution fellow ne usko message kia and said that i love you. Straight up he said this. She didn't even reply him. Uski mama ne uska ye message dekhlia and now she started saying ke ab tumne naya larka dhoondlia h and all that. When she told me about this i called her mother( she knows me very well unhone mera sara bachpan dekha hoa h). Mene unse kaha ke me and ayesha love eachother. Islie ap plz har doosre larke ke sath usko is trah ki batien krna chordien. Mene apni mama ko bhi btadi ye bat.

Iske bad larki ke parents ne us se bat ki aur kaha ke ham ghussa ni hien. Chalo achi bat h ham us larke ko bachpan se jante hien wo acha larka h. Uske parents ko bhi jante hien ham. Agr aap log serious ho to ham apki engagement ya nikkah krdete hien aur rukhsati bad me. My girl said ok to this.

Now let's take a pause from story. Both of our families are middle class. But the are slightly more rich than us. I talked about it with my girl and i was clear about it ke I can't give you princess treatment at the moment. You will have to be a part of my journey until i reach my goals. She said that money was never a problem for her. She has no problem in compromising her lifestyle. But i don't feel good about it.

Now her mother and my mother talked today. Hamay ni pta what did they talk. I'll be asking my mother about this.

Now the thing is that I don't earn jackshit at the moment. What i want is ke hamari engagement hojae and i want time until my degree is completed. But i think that her parents won't agree to it. Wo bas usko nikalna chahte hien gahr se jldi se jldi. She told me that her mother said ke chalo acha h hmari family ka kharcha kam hojaega tumhe parhana bhi ni parega.

One more problem is that I don't want my wife to live with my parents. I want a separate home. That's another expense. So now i can't marry her at the moment i just need time until my degree. That'll provably take 3 4 years. Idk how to convince her mom for this. And idk what is my point of making this post. I just want your opinions and advices.

Hi everyone. I am a university student who has always been passionate baout reading and writing. I have written a bunch of stories online as well that have garnered quite a lot of views.

Recently, I have had my eye on a DSLR I want to get for myself and I am not sure where to fund it from.

Can anyone please guide me around the things I can do with these skills? I have writtena a couple of college assignments in the past, other than that, I have never earned. I do not know the basics of starting an online earning method, nor maintaining it, so I am pretty much starting from scratch.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.