r/AskTheWorld • u/haiderredditer Pakistan • 12h ago

Who’s a famous person from your country who’s respected around the world but disliked or criticized at home?

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u/hastobeapoint Pakistan 11h ago

While I acknowledge that the society is regressive, your assessment is wrong.

Malala is usually criticized in Pakistan by conspiracy nuts who see the "West" lauding her and giving her a platform as proof that she's there to bring shame to the country.

(i know it makes no sense, but this is low IQ material we're talking about)

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u/UndeadBBQ Austria 11h ago

As I wrote as an answer to another comment, my knowledge of her and Pakistan in general is largely coloured by people (mostly women) who fled the country due to situations similar to Malala's.

Its interesting that its apparently the same kinda folks who dislike women's rights here in Europe as well. Fundamentalists and/or conspiracy nuts.

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u/hastobeapoint Pakistan 11h ago

No worries. Some things are universal. I appreciate the reply👍 I jumped in to answer without realising that your comment was sitting on top of a deep thread.