Talk:Culture of Pakistan

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Bold text==Bad article== I really hate when I see an article that's so bad that I feel like I shouldn't even bother investing my time in fixing it up. Seriously, it might be better to just start from scratch here. Everyking 05:40, 22 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I don't really understand what you're getting at here, i'm using the Pakistan articles for a school project right now, and this is definately not badly written, in fact it's one of the best cultural articles i have seen. Talrinys 07:51, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
Everyking, would you mind explaining why this article is so bad? I mean, at first glance, it doesn't seem as bad as your making it sound. Pepsidrinka 13:33, 22 March 2006 (UTC)


I know absolutely nothing of Pakistani Culture, if this is not a good site to start reading and understanding then what IS a good website to learn of the difference in peoples and cultures of this Country?

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[edit] Sexual taboo

I took the liberty of removing the statement that Pakistani men and women are highly sexual and have sex frequently. It was pretty funny though.. I read that on this article a few months ago and couldn't believe it was still there.. Fkh82 02:48, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

i sont this artical is accurate i've been to paki man7y times and its not like that. koi such nahi hain is say

[edit] Written detail and Layout Improvements !

This article needed alot of help, i have so far improved the layout of the different various sub sections into more appropriate sub headings. I have removed the excessively large images in this article and have included more relevant images. If you have any suggestions, do let me know -- Fast track 01:19 17 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree.This article is too general.See the external link I provided on the bottom of the article.I think it can be used as an excellent guid to re-writing this article.Nadirali نادرالی

[edit] "generally similar to North india"?

Says who? There are several ethnic gorups in Pakistan of which only one (the Muhajirs) are the only ones with cultural similarities.I mean we Balochis have ties to Balochis in Iran does that mean Pakistan's culture is "generally similar" to that of Iran's? This is definately WP:OR.it has to be corrected and perhaps discussed.Whoever added it does not know very much about Pakistan.-Vmrgrsergr 06:43, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mentioning of various faiths

The emphasis on various faiths being an "integral" part of everyday culture of Pakistan is quite misleading. Yes, they may have had an influence..but the non-muslims being just 2% of the overall population, the whole statement seems defensive and ill-conceived. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jrajesh (talk • contribs) 15:03, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Removed Saris

I honestly am getting just sick and tired of these bloody ignorant indians who think they run Wikipedia and go around posting any bullshit they want, without even using CREDIBLE sources. Forget that first they assume things, and when someone asks for evidence/proof they use pro-indian/biased websites. I have deleted Sari portion in "national dress" for a number of reasons. First of all nobody in Pakistan wears it, and even is some do it is a VERY VERY small number. Sindhis do not wear Saris, it's something similar to a sari but not the same. How many times does someone need to keep on deleting it for you to get the message? I mean give me a break!-BK2006 08:35, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Not only that, saris must not be mentioned in the national dress category as it is not the national dress of Pakistan - the national dress is Kameez Shalwar for both men and women. Mik357 (talk) 21:18, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Copy editing needed

I added the Copy edit tag to this article. It is is generally well-written and informative, but it needs a bit of neutralization, formalization and a few grammar/tone edits. I'll be working on it but would appreciate help. Here are some (non-exhaustive) examples I noticed and would like feedback about their correction. The relevant portion is in italics and my comments are in parentheses:

Intro

"some in a state of dereliction which makes their former grandeur more emphatic" (NPOV)

Literature, History

"Pakistani literature, that is, the literature of Pakistan, as a distinct lite gained its nationhood as a sovereign state in 1947" (Unsure of what is being said here.)

Literature, Poetry

"have all incorporated and have influenced the different kinds of poetry in the reg" (Incomplete sentence)

Drama and theatre

"There are many types of themes that are brought across with lots of humour. The themes that are bought across ranges from a huge range of events that taken place in ones life." (Repetitive; could be expanded for more explanation)

Recreation and sports

"Also, it is hoped that Pakistan will fare better in the Football World Cup qualifiers for 2010." (NPOV)

Festivals, Eid celebrations

"During the evening people hit the town for some partying, going to restaurants or relaxing in city parks." (Needs formalization)

Festivals, Independence Day

"Many people pray for the country and think how proud they are to be Pakistanis." (NPOV; needs to be rephrased)

Leena (talk) 21:10, 4 February 2008 (UTC)