In celebration of Pakistan Day, we take a look back to some of the amazing Pakistanis that Humans of New York’s Brandon Stanton, journalist and photographer, met and interviewed. Telling us their truly inspirational, heart wrenching, and utterly relatable stories, we got a chance to see our fellow countrymen and women in the spotlight, away from any media determined to malign our nation.
This Pakistani whose practicality rivals his bravery!
“The most important thing about swimming is to not be afraid.””What advice do you have for people who are afraid?””Just don’t be afraid. Or you’ll drown.”(Hunza Valley, Pakistan)
Posted by Humans of New York on Thursday, July 30, 2015
These Pakistanis Who Show You the Importance of Respect in Love
“He’s a very respectful husband. He’s different from a lot of the men in this region. He never stops me from voicing…
Posted by Humans of New York on Sunday, August 2, 2015
The Happiest Pakistani Alive!
“When I’m bored, I call up Radio Pakistan and request a song, then I start dancing. I’ll even dance on a rainy day. It…
Posted by Humans of New York on Saturday, August 1, 2015
This Pakistani who brought deeper meaning to love and patience
“Shortly after we were married, I got tuberculosis and rashes broke out all over my body. They smelled so bad that I…
Posted by Humans of New York on Friday, 7 August 2015
These Pakistanis who proved you can get through anything with family
“We lost their mother to a heart attack recently. And their father is overseas trying to find a job. So I’m currently…
Posted by Humans of New York on Monday, 3 August 2015
One of the many Pakistani parents who go above and beyond for their children
“I was never educated because I began working when I was a child. I was always envious of the boys who got to wear…
Posted by Humans of New York on Tuesday, 11 August 2015
This Amazing Pakistani Musician!
“I was born paralyzed from the waist down. But this community is so tolerant that I never had to worry about fitting…
Posted by Humans of New York on Monday, 3 August 2015
This Pakistani who managed to say exactly what we all feel
“It seems that violence is the only lens through which ordinary people in Pakistan are viewed in the media. Even if it’…
Posted by Humans of New York on Tuesday, 11 August 2015
This wonderfully strong and persevering Pakistani
“I just found out we’ve been evicted. Right after you leave, I’m going to start packing up. I’ve got to find my family a…
Posted by Humans of New York on Sunday, 2 August 2015
This Particularly creative Pakistani!
“What’s your goat’s name?””Goat.”(Hunza Valley, Pakistan)
Posted by Humans of New York on Thursday, 30 July 2015
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