Therefore, in line with all things Pakistani, here are 24 Pakistani reactions that can very aptly be explained via Disney Gifs.
1. When it rains, anywhere in Pakistan
2. When Shahid Afridi hits the ball in the air…
And it lands in the fielder’s hands
3. When Pakistanis come across #ThankYouRaheelSharif
4. When a Pakistani is recognised internationally
5. When it comes to Malala Yousafzai
6. When the scheduled load-shedding does not take place
7. When Pakistanis manage to get tickets for a new blockbuster, without booking in advance
8. Whenever Meera tries to speak in English
9. When we saw Ayesha Sana’s infamous video
10. When guests are about to come over
11. When ammi asks you to go fetch yogurt/vegetables/fizzy drinks from the nearby store
12. When ammi threatens to go and buy the items herself
13. When Pakistani students realise what they have done in their exams
14. When there is a wedding at home and you have to do all the work
15. When there is a wedding at a relative’s home and there is a lot of drama to look forward to
16. When there is a strike
17. When Pakistanis are told tabdeeli aagayi hai (revolution is here)
18. Whenever Altaf Bhai holds a press conference
19. When Pakistanis were introduced to KitKat Talcum Powder
20. Whenever Zubaida Aapa comes on TV
21. When a game show is being aired
22. When we see Mamnoon Hussain on TV and realise that he still exists
23. When we hear the roti, kapra aur makaan (bread, clothes and shelter) drill…
24. When the Mere Aziz Hum Watno moment arrives
There are so many more instances where Pakistanis have peculiar reactions. If you have some in mind, do share them with us in the comment section below!
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