Pakophilia
Pakophilia, Pakistanophilia or Pro-Pakistan love sentiment (PPLS), is a term described by Pakistan's political scientists as a fondness and love of aspects of Pakistani culture, Pakistani history, Pakistani cuisine, Pakistani traditions and the People of Pakistan and in general, all things concerning Pakistan. A Pakophile is a foreigner who displays Pakophilia as differed from a Patriot who would be a Pakistani.[1] Interest in Pakistan and its landscape can sometimes be included and submerged under the general interest of all things about the Indian subcontinent and Indomania. Interest in Pakistan has to a great extent been driven by the Foreign relations of Pakistan or countries which have had a historically friendly and stable relationship with Pakistan, including China, Germany, Indonesia, Turkey, Poland and much of the Muslim world, which still have historical cultural presence in the country and remain staunch supporter of Pakistan, with large amounts of citizens of these countries residing in Pakistan.
The Pakistani diaspora has in addition contributed to the country's exposure throughout Europe and the West. The like or interest of Pakistan is the opposite of the concept of pakophobia or Anti-Pakistan sentiment, which is the fear and dislike of things concerning Pakistan.
Quotations
- "I am here because this city has a special love for music" - Bryan Adams in Karachi[2]
- "With Pakistan we have a special relationship since our leaders also have close alliances. Pakistan is like a second home to us. It is a country where people really know how to enjoy themselves and have great food."[4] - Akcent
Notable Pakophiles
- George Fulton - British journalist who settled in Pakistan and obtained Pakistani citizenship
- Elsa Kazi - German academic who lived in Pakistan.
- Władysław Józef Marian Turowicz — Polish Brigadier-General in Pakistan Air Force, a war hero, and renowned nuclear scientist and aerospace engineer who dedicated his entire life for Pakistan's science and military development.
- Robert Cawthome — Major-General of British Army, later went on to serve in Pakistan Army. General Cawthome is the creator of the ISI.
- Peter Finke - German theoretical physicist who participated in Pakistan's nuclear development.
- Michael Duff, British theoretical physicist who regularly visits Pakistan to promote science and mathematics in country.
- Anna Molka - Russian academic who dedicated her life in Pakistan for the development of Fine Arts.
- Hiroji Kataoka - Professor of Pakistan culture and Urdu at Daito Bunka University.
See also
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Cultural appreciation
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See also: Anti-cultural sentiment
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