When Strangers Help – 12 Friendly Gestures You’ll Only See In Pakistan

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Whatever the world might think or say about Pakistan; they definitely know how the people of this beautiful country are always willing to lend a helping hand to their fellow countrymen, that too unconditionally.

It’s something our religion teaches us and we have embraced this beautiful trait with a good heart. These random acts of generosity can be seen on daily basis – on the roads, in your neighborhood, at hospitals or anywhere else for that matter. The best bit about the whole thing is: we never ask each other for help but generally assume we’ll get help from someone or the other. That is how Pakistan works!

Here’s a list of beautiful gestures that random people and strangers show towards each other in Pakistan.

1. When Pakistanis spot a bike with its stand down, they sure become batman!

When Pakistanis spot a bike with its stand down, they sure become batman!
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2. No Pakistani can watch a woman’s dupatta stuck in the door – they must tell and help!

No Pakistani can watch a woman's dupatta stuck in the door - they must tell and help!
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3. Even if you have a back-camera installed, somebody will always be behind your car guiding you! Pakistani way.

Even if you have a back-camera installed, somebody will always be behind your car guiding you! Pakistani way.
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4. When there’s a Langar anywhere, everybody gets to eat – nobody stays hungry!

When there's a Langar anywhere, everybody gets to eat - nobody stays hungry!
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5.Strangers call on TV shows to donate money for the needy – a great Pakistani platform to raise money.

Strangers call on TV shows to donate money for the needy - a great Pakistani platform to raise money.
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6. When there’s an accident and everybody stops to ask you if you need any help!

When there's an accident and everybody stops to ask you if you need any help!
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7. Strangers sending back or returning your wallet/phone/nic – happens a lot!

Strangers sending back or returning your wallet/phone/nic - happens a lot!
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8. Pakistanis will never let you fight on the street. They’ll always go for the compromise way!

Pakistanis will never let you fight on the street. They'll always go for the compromise way!
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9. When you’re moving or have a death in the family – neighbours love sending food (especially in Ramadan).

When you're moving or have a death in the family - neighbours love sending food (especially in Ramadan).

10. When your car breaks down and some super-mechanical engineer/car specialist just pops up to help!

When your car breaks down and some super-mechanical engineer/car specialist just pops up to help!
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11. When there’s a mishap and strangers offer to take you to the hospital in their car, rather wait for an ambulance!

When there's a mishap and strangers offer to take you to the hospital in their car, rather wait for an ambulance!
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12. Whenever we come across a face that could do with change, we don’t hesitate sparing some!

Whenever we come across a face that could do with change, we don't hesitate sparing some!
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Pakistanis are simple people with nice hearts – it’s time the world realized it. :)



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