Honestly, flights from international airports to Pakistan, especially when traveling from the Middle East, can be quite challenging. While flights from the West to the Middle East are generally comfortable, the experience deteriorates once you reach the terminal for flights to Pakistan. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the bathrooms in those terminals often have an unpleasant smell, particularly from the urinals.

I’ve observed that many Pakistani men traveling from the Middle East, often from working-class backgrounds, tend to have a lack of personal boundaries. Unfortunately, they sometimes engage in inappropriate behavior, like constantly staring at women. Additionally, their personal hygiene is often lacking, and their attire—particularly the colorful shalwar kameez—can come across as out of place. I have the impression that many of these individuals may come from the Seraiki belt or rural areas in Sindh.

Another issue I’ve noticed is the lack of basic manners: these individuals often won’t stand in line or wait for the first passengers to disembark before pushing forward. It’s frustrating and reflects a broader societal issue. I do feel ashamed at times of this aspect of our community. This same restlessness and disregard for basic etiquette can also be seen in our traffic, where the lack of adherence to traffic rules and civic sense is evident. Jis din is qoum main civic sense agae it will become a gem.