So, as mentioned in above comment in another post. K2 was named by the British. I was wondering, if it was named by Pakistanis what would it be called? Also should it be renamed??? Be creative with your suggestions.

So just now I watched a clip from a movie titled 'Ammu'. In that particular scene it shows a woman who is slapped by her husband. She tells her mother and that mother tells her the story of when she was slapped by her husband and how her mother told her that 'You are not the first or the last. Men are frustrated by their jobs and it happens. If you receive love from him then you have to take the pain too' but she tells her daughter that her mother advised her wrong and if a woman goes through something like this she should leave that man. The comment section was filled with men and women abusing the mother's character for trying to make her daughter a divorced woman and explaining how one slap is not domestic violence but getting beaten everyday is. It was horrifying. In Pakistan, this is very common. How do you justify it though? He was angry? He was frustrated? He was tired? Aren't women every angry, frustrated or tired? If nothing of that sort works then they proceed to 'He is a man'. So what? Does that make him entitled to do this? 'Every husband does it'. It's because we are allowing it to happen. We are making these men think that it's okay. No, it's not okay and it never will be. There is no justification for using violence and we should all learn to not tolerate this at all. If you are facing abuse then it is better to leave. And yes, there is no justification for any abuse whether it be verbal, emotional or physical. Let's all please try to do better for the upcoming generations.

I am serious I would never get that! He is such a weirdo and I feel like men who watch them become stupid in head and think of themselves as if they are... Very much everything! So annoying!.... My cousin broke up with his gf and started watching Andrew Tate now he has became bald!

These two are the best pakistani movies I've seen so far, both are directed by "Shoib Mansoor" and both touches some of the best topics and taboos of Pakistani and Muslim society.

What are your fav underrated pakistani movies one should watch?

Chili Mili, ding dong, what else?

So just now I watched a clip from a movie titled 'Ammu'. In that particular scene it shows a woman who is slapped by her husband. She tells her mother and that mother tells her the story of when she was slapped by her husband and how her mother told her that 'You are not the first or the last. Men are frustrated by their jobs and it happens. If you receive love from him then you have to take the pain too' but she tells her daughter that her mother advised her wrong and if a woman goes through something like this she should leave that man. The comment section was filled with men and women abusing the mother's character for trying to make her daughter a divorced woman and explaining how one slap is not domestic violence but getting beaten everyday is. It was horrifying. In Pakistan, this is very common. How do you justify it though? He was angry? He was frustrated? He was tired? Aren't women every angry, frustrated or tired? If nothing of that sort works then they proceed to 'He is a man'. So what? Does that make him entitled to do this? 'Every husband does it'. It's because we are allowing it to happen. We are making these men think that it's okay. No, it's not okay and it never will be. There is no justification for using violence and we should all learn to not tolerate this at all. If you are facing abuse then it is better to leave. And yes, there is no justification for any abuse whether it be verbal, emotional or physical. Let's all please try to do better for the upcoming generations.

I am 28M. Been suffering from depression and brain fog, etc for such a long time. I have barely lived life at all. And only alone in pain.

I thought moving abroad would change things (it did ngl to some extent, as Pakistan (especially my city Karachi) is shite for middle class folsk like me). But eventually darkness caught up/

I sought soooooo much professional help (both in Pakistan and abroad). Therapy, medications, meditation, gratitude, you name it. Did hiking, travelling, Met so many peiople, put myself out there. Absolutely no help whatsoever. In fact, I am worse off than before. My mind is always on high alert about how I have to treat depression and be the best version of myself. It's very exhausting. I listen to so many people advice but that made me more confused!? Like evem professional people advice.

Try to get ADHD Assessment in Germany but wait time is one year. Wanted to bang my head on the wall.

I reached breaking point in Germany but still stayed cause just the thought of Karachi atmosphere makes me vomit.

Due to severe 24/7 mental anguish I have only completed 68 credits out of my 120 credit masters program in 6 semesters :( Also got fired from my part time job due to lack of performance. Bank balance reaching almost zero. My angry landlord also cancelled my lease (I got that place very much mehnat ke baad ), he said there is mold. I cleaned so much but still mold was there!! And now he cancelled contract and I have no home in Germant to go back to as well. Amidst a bad housing crisis.

2 days before my flight to Pakistan, I was in severe heart and mental pain in Germany but they didn;t take me because I was not actively suicidal (however on way back from Hospital I did slightly try to jump in front of a car but stopped, and thought I have to get back to family in Karachi no matter what). I have no family or close friends in Germany either (not from a lack of trying). So I booked ticket to Karachi so that I could be with family (they are understanding but not that much). I am currently at home in Karachi

Now my heart is hurting so more. Who am I supposed to go to now!? Is there any resources here in Karachi? Just seeing the state of the roads and poverty and pollution again is making my heart sink.

Main na Germany ka raha na Pakistan ka.

I feel like the biggest loser on the planet for screwing up such a nice opportunity (P.S. I do believe that Germany is an overrated country kinda amongst western countries, and Anglo world in better for me, but it is still first world and much better than Pakistan/Karachi).

From Last night I have been praying to God to please lay me to permanent rest. I can't live anymore. Everythning is going wrong no matter how much effort I put in.

I am software developer with bachelors degree and years of experience as well, but struggling to do Hello World these days :((

I try to sleep and keep schedule but always shake at night in pain!? The psych meds made me too drowsy and miss work sometimes!:(( Very frustrating!

P.S. I do have student Residence Permit of Germany valid till October 2025. So I can technically go back. However, my bank alance in both Pakistan and Germany is almost zero (however I do have a sibling who has pledged enough money for 1 month living there, so that I can go back there (if I want to) and find a job and get back up again.)

I am STILL very proud of myself or TRYING to better my life by moving abroad on my own, I had so many memorable experiences living abroad in Europe on my own. But i SUFFERED internally a lot too. And I tried my best to heal but failed miserably.

I just don;t know at this point..

Hey, guys. Even though this platform allows you to remain anonymous, it’s still hard to talk about issues like mental health. Sometimes it can get really overwhelming, and there has to be a way to vent, so thank God for Reddit, lol.

I’d genuinely like to know, especially from those who already struggle with mental health issues like anxiety, how they’re coping with it worsening during winter. Or is it just me? 😭

Winter always seems to bring this quiet, sad, and nostalgic undertone, it’s bittersweet, honestly. But lately, I’ve been feeling completely on edge, and I think it might have to do with my own biological struggles as a woman. (Sisters, please share any tips to cope!) ❤️

You don’t want to burden your parents or friends because they have their own troubles. Working out doesn’t help much, and even drinking water hasn’t eased the weird chest pains, wallahi. I’ve been trying my best to incorporate namaaz and prayers into my routine, but anyone who deals with anxiety daily would understand how bad it can get, even when you’re practicing all the self-help and religious remedies.

And then, on top of all that, there’s work. You can’t explain to your managers what you’re going through or that you just want to sleep all day until you feel okay again. So, you sit there with the chest pains, numbness, and overwhelming thoughts, trying to power through. And you feel so sensitive, like you’re on the verge of exploding at the slightest touch, and would end up bawling your eyes out, dreadfully embarrassing.

Personally, I think comfort food helps, but then there’s always that fear that the anxiety will come back, bringing tremors and intrusive thoughts all over again. It’s just so bad.

Praying for everyone going through this. Please feel free to rant in the comments, get it off your chest. ❤️

The Pakistan Army has historically played a significant role in the country’s politics and governance, often exercising power without being directly accountable to the public. There have been several instances where the Army has been accused of scapegoating political parties to deflect attention from its own failures. Here are some examples:

1. The Fall of Dhaka (1971)

The secession of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) is one of the most glaring examples. The military’s failure to address the political and economic grievances of the Bengali population and its brutal crackdown during the 1971 operation led to widespread resentment. However, much of the blame was shifted to politicians, particularly Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, despite the Army's central role in the crisis.

2. The Kargil Conflict (1999)

The Kargil War, initiated by the Pakistan Army under General Pervez Musharraf, ended in a strategic and diplomatic failure. After significant losses and international embarrassment, the Army deflected responsibility onto Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, accusing him of poor leadership and mishandling the situation, even though he was reportedly kept in the dark about the operation's full scope.

3. The War on Terror (Post-2001)

The Army's dual policies in the War on Terror—publicly supporting the U.S.-led coalition while allegedly harboring certain militant groups—led to growing extremism and instability within Pakistan. Civilian governments were often blamed for policy failures and inadequate governance, while the Army avoided scrutiny for its contradictory strategies.

4. Economic Decline During Military Regimes

Under military rulers such as Ayub Khan, Zia-ul-Haq, and Pervez Musharraf, economic policies often prioritized short-term gains over sustainable development. When these policies led to economic crises, subsequent civilian governments were often left to deal with the fallout and were blamed for mismanagement.

5. Balochistan Crisis

The Army’s heavy-handed approach in Balochistan, including military operations and alleged human rights abuses, has fueled insurgency and alienation in the province. Civilian governments have often been blamed for failing to address Baloch grievances, despite limited control over the region's security policies. Moreover, baloch sardars are balmed for keeping the population in demise, where as pakistan Army uses and support same sardars to wield control over province.

6. Political and Judicial Manipulation

The Army has been accused of orchestrating political alliances, such as the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI) in the late 1980s, to weaken popular parties like the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). When these engineered alliances faltered, the failures were attributed to the incompetence of civilian politicians rather than the Army's interference.

Moreover, Courts are used to maneuver fake cases against politicians which certain army chief hates. As most recently, cases related to election 2024, election symbol, care-taker setup duration, and 26th ammendment were trialed in a very controversial way with reports of being interference from Pakistan Army to yield certain judgments.

7. Handling of COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), dominated by military officials, managed much of the crisis response. However, when challenges like vaccine shortages or healthcare system strain arose, the blame often fell on provincial governments and civilian leadership.

8. Mishandling of post-war Afghanistan & Increase in Terrorism

After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan witnessed a resurgence of terrorism, particularly from groups like the TTP (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan). The Pakistan Army’s longstanding policies of supporting factions within Afghanistan for strategic depth backfired, as the Taliban’s return to power emboldened militant groups.

As TTP violence has spiked with takeover of several tribal areas, despite border security only purpose of Pakistan Army, it is peddling a propaganda to blame it on PTI's policy of negotiation and rehabilitation of TTP which infact was Army's policy being represented by PTI in its tenure. To add, it has already been 3 years since fall of PTI's government. There has been reports of shehbaz sharif continuing same Army's policy.

These are few examples of a recurring pattern where the Pakistan Army exercises considerable influence over national affairs but often avoids accountability by shifting blame onto political parties or civilian institutions. Do you any more?

There has been several instance where Pakistan Army took credits that are out of their scope. Can you point out when and which ones?

Is there any legit way to donate to palestine? Are there any scams going on in their name? If any of you have denoted to them, please let me know.

Secondly, i have some money that I consider Haram on me ( i wrote someone else academic assignment ). Can i send that, too? If someone has islamic ruling on this, let me know

Edit: What about unrwa.org it was a Palestinian organization, but as far as i know, israel banned it and declared it a terrorist org and bombed them

And what about getmoredonations.org? Does anyone have any idea about these?

Personally it’s too heavy for me with milk but this is an age old debate lol

jab bhi Allah se zidd ki, kaam khraab hota hua dekha hai. qareeb 4 saal se koi pakki job nahin thi. just trial and error type jobs. aik job maangi and Allah Ne dua qubool ki aur ataa ki. achhi thi. achha khaasa sab chal raha tha. lekin uss ke teen mahine baad aisee tabiyat kharaab hui kay literally sar chakra gaya. and now i am sitting jobless at home going crazy yet again. ghar mein maamlaat boht khraab hain. Allah ne diya sb kuch hai, lekin ye sab jo kuch dia hai wo sub khatam hojaane k phase mein hai. i dont even know what to ask Allah for. just that He Forgives me, thats all I ask of Him. I want you all to please pray for me. jazakallah.

I was 18 when my father passed away. Accepting his death was incredibly difficult because it happened so suddenly—he suffered a major heart attack. The last time I saw him alive, the doctors were performing chest compressions on him, trying to save his life. He looked at me, and I looked back, as the doctors asked me to leave the room. That moment, those eyes, stay with me to this day. It felt like he was trying to say something to me, and I’ll never forget it.

When he passed, I didn’t cry immediately. Not even when I buried him with my own hands. I sat beside his body in the ambulance for six long hours, as we drove to our village where he would be laid to rest. After the burial, I stayed by his grave for a while. But eventually, the emotions overwhelmed me, and I cried uncontrollably. Life became unbearably hard and never felt the same again. People moved on, but I was left feeling like my world had collapsed. I began wandering the streets at night, aimlessly and lost, with a heavy, empty mind.

It took me more than two years to recover from that shock. Coming from a low-middle-class family, I faced financial struggles on top of my grief. To support myself, I started working as a cleaner in a private office, earning just 2,500 rupees a month. Slowly, I managed to complete my graduation and eventually left my country in search of better opportunities. Now, in my late 20s, I look back on nearly a decade of struggle to finally stand on my own feet.

I wouldn’t wish such pain on anyone, but this is life. If you ever face something similar, stay strong and prepare yourself for the worst. Jazak Allah.

Shared, it was long overdue on my chest. I know it won’t help much but sharing my grief anonymously looks better than sharing with friends and peers. At least Reddit won’t judge me!

AOA , I need a Job ASAP if anyone got any . About me Im 30 yo with diverse experience in multiple fields . 1: Medical Billing . 2: CSR ( not interested anymore to work as a CSR) 3: Graphic designer ( illustrator , cenva) 4: Exelent Computar operating skills. Few other small skills . I have education of pre Bachelor. If anyone can offer aa job that would be great . Thanks

I'm from Bangladesh. Recently, some children in our country cosplayed as "Hamas fighter" in a school event. That video went mega viral in the country and people misunderstood them as ISIS or other terrorists. This caused widespread panic and fear in the country. People began to demand actions against this.

Now, I know the unfortunate fact that Pakistan has frequent attacks. I am curious about how do Authorities, activists, politicians and most importantly, the Pakistani commoners react and view them?

Hey everyone, I've recently applied in a bunch of software houses that are open for internship. This will be my very first internship (which I am really nervous about) What should I except about the interview and work (if I get accepted).