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It began with one innocent Reddit post on r/Karachi, where an Indian Muslim pondered the ultimate plot twist: ditching India for Pakistan, armed with 35 crore INR in ancestral property and vague family ties in Korangi. The title? “Moving to Pakistan is worth it?”
Reddit didn’t just answer; it turned the thread into a chaotic cross-border roast session, complete with financial advice that sounds like a Ponzi scheme and spy jokes straight out of a bad thriller.
The OP asked:
And just like that, Reddit transformed into a cross-border stand-up comedy club. Pakistanis showed up not with immigration forms, but with unsolicited life advice, escape warnings, and jokes that could qualify for a diplomatic mission of their own. Because why give straight answers when you can troll with existential dread and family reunions?
The comments section quickly turned into a cultural masterclass in chaos and charm, heavy on the “why are you even considering this?” vibes.
Character-Cow-2539 kicked off with financial wisdom:
Dubai mai paisa shift karo pehly and then move to Pakistan on temporary basis. Dont bring your money here warna agar maza na aaya to it will be very difficult for you to shift it another country.
wokedead said:
Bro with that much money, Pakistan would be heaven for you! You’ll be able to buy a comfortable house in a posh area in karachi or Islamabad or even gilgit baltistan. Get a bussiness setup and live comfortably.
Someone else said:
why go through all that, just have investment in high dividend yield stocks and savings certificates to cover coat of living from passive income, rest in some real estate and gold (minimal) for added security and diversification.
zainmalek7866 went full family reunion:
“Chachu I am here!!” (OP fires back: “beta ammi thk h” – “Son, is mom okay?” Followed by zain’s cryptic “G.” Classic Reddit)
Upset_Pin_744 played the spy card:
Bro aren’t you Raw agent 🤔
And the golden chef’s kiss:
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One commenter even went as far as suggesting cities to cherry-pick:
Move to Lahore or Islamabad, don’t move to Karachi
Amid the roast-fest, there was something unexpectedly wholesome. The thread became a tiny window into cross-border humanity. People were funny, chaotic, had some oddly touching words, and laced with that Indo-Pak mutual addiction to sarcasm and superiority complexes. Indians and Pakistanis may argue over cricket, but clearly, they bond over roasting relocation dreams.
While governments debate visas, Reddit built a tiny bridge powered by humour, hot takes, and a healthy dose of “what are you thinking?” No actual immigration advice, but hey, at least it’s entertaining.
Here is how the comments suggested steps to follow if the Indian migrant-to-be was serious with his escapade plans:
- Stash your crores in Dubai: Pakistan’s “maza na aya” return policy is non-existent.
- Brush up on ChatGPT-level investment lingo; it’ll impress the locals (or get you called out).
- Prepare for instant family: “Chachu” status awaits, even if it’s fake.
- Expect the exodus irony: Everyone’s leaving, but you’re incoming? Bold.
- Dodge the spy labels, unless you’re into that kind of role-play.
Reddit Pakistan gave a masterclass on surviving Pakistani life with humour as your only passport. Who needs immigration lawyers when you’ve got Reddit comedians?
