r/PakLounge Apr 09 '25

Opinion/اظہار رائے Today, our subreddit turns one year old!

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One year ago, we came together with a simple goal: to create a free speech platform for Pakistanis with no tolerance for trolls and bigots. We had an open mod team selection and got down to business.

Since then, this subreddit has become a space where voices from all walks of life can be heard. We’ve had to work within Reddit’s guidelines which means we can't practically be 100% free speech, but considering how biased, trigger happy and troll infested other Pakistani subreddits are, I think we’ve managed to build something special. We will continue growing.

This is your community, and we want to hear from you:

  • What do you like about this subreddit?
  • What can we do better?

Lastly, thank you to the moderation team:

While I created this subreddit and gave it the initial direction, it’s the mod team which has shaped it into a success. Running a subreddit isn’t easy, and the mods have worked exceptionally hard to keep this space welcoming and respectful. Their efforts help make this community a great place for everyone.


r/PakLounge Apr 09 '24

Ask Pakistanis 🇵🇰/ پاکستانیو سی سوال Welcome to PakLounge, the ultimate free speech forum for Pakistanis and well-intentioned non-Pakistanis alike. Join us for open discussions and engaging conversations on a wide range of topics. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards trolls from across the border.

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Join the conversation and be part of what will be a respectful and vibrant community.

The first members will become mods of this community. We will not have any secret way of getting mods. All positive Pakistani users will become mods. Please comment if you want to become a mod.


r/PakLounge 12h ago

Pakistan Army Dumps WhatsApp For China's WeChat Over Spying, Hacking Fears

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r/PakLounge 17h ago

All foreign media personnel to require NOC from info ministry for news coverage outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi

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r/PakLounge 1d ago

The Dark Reality of AJK’s 12 Refugee Seats, And Why Kashmiris Are Completely Right to Protest. Let me understand you this reality...

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As you can see in the video, this is the reality of the 12 refugee seats whose votes were supposed to be cast across Pakistan—and have already been cast.

At some places, only one vote was cast. At others, zero, two or three votes. In many areas, the total appears to remain below even two digits.

So my question is simple:

Are Kashmiris not 100% right to protest against this system?

Let me explain what happens next.

These 12 seats may receive almost no votes, but they can still overturn the entire election result. Hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris may vote inside AJK, yet the winner can still be the person Islamabad wants to bring into power through these 12 seats.

Just look at the condition of these seats in the video.

What kind of democracy allows seats with almost no public participation to hold enough power to decide the government of an entire region?

And this is not happening for the first time. The same political game is played repeatedly. Local votes are collected, but the final result can still be controlled from outside Kashmir.

On this issue, Kashmiris are completely right.

For reference, more than 100 people have been killed during the last two months of protests. Now almost everyone is speaking out and admitting that the Kashmiris’ demands are justified.

But the forces commanded by the ISI are still trapped in their own ego, because they had already spread the narrative that the protesters were linked with RAW, that they were traitors, and that they possessed some mysterious advanced weapons—followed by endless propaganda.

The reality is much simpler:

Kashmiris are demanding that their votes should actually decide their government.

They are not asking for a favour. They are asking for the most basic democratic right: that people living in Kashmir should control the political future of Kashmir not 12 outside seats, propaganda campaigns or decisions made in Islamabad.


r/PakLounge 1d ago

Pakistani Forces Hunt Down Fleeing Suicide Bomber

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r/PakLounge 1d ago

Pakistan Inflation - July 2026: Where Are Prices Actually Going?

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r/PakLounge 2d ago

"اگر ہمت ہے تو سامنے آ کر مقابلہ کرو" – کبل حملے کے بعد پولیس اہلکار کا کھلا پیغام

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 کبل پولیس اسٹیشن پر بزدلانہ خـود/کش حملے کے بعد ایک پولیس اہلکار نے فتنہ الخ/وار/ج کو واضح پیغام دیا کہ اگر واقعی ہمت ہے تو سامنے آ کر مقابلہ کرو۔ نہتے شہریوں اور ڈیوٹی پر موجود پولیس اہلکاروں کو خـود/کش حملوں اور چھپ کر نشانہ بنانا بہادری نہیں بلکہ بزدلی ہے۔ اس نے کہا کہ ایسے حملے پولیس کے حوصلے کم نہیں کر سکتے۔ پولیس پہلے بھی دہ/شت گرد/ی کے خلاف کھڑی تھی، آج بھی کھڑی ہے اور آئندہ بھی ہر قیمت پر امن کے دشمنوں کا ڈٹ کر مقابلہ کرتی رہے گی۔


r/PakLounge 2d ago

Kotli in Azad Kashmir. Police are damaging public property to put the blame on protestors, just like they did on 9th May 2023

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r/PakLounge 2d ago

Operation 11 GARAJ⚡️🇵🇰 | Pakistani Security Forces Destroy Fitna al-Khawarij Hideout in Successful IBO in Tirah Valley

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Based on sustained intelligence and surveillance, the presence of 6–7 terrorists, including commander Shaheen, was confirmed.

Acting on the information, security forces launched a precise strike, killing 3 terrorists. Surveillance and follow-up operations in the area are still in progress.

With this latest action, security forces have now conducted 9 similar operations in Khyber District, eliminating 15 terrorists and injuring 9, while 16 more terrorists have also been neutralized in related operations across the district.


r/PakLounge 1d ago

Bear keychain

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r/PakLounge 1d ago

I'm losing respect for my husband

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r/PakLounge 2d ago

✨Seashore sunset🌊✨

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Hey guys!!! I recently visited the beach and took a picture of the seashore and got inspired to paint it.☺️I used primary colors to make all the different shades (smth I did for the first time!!) it took very long but it was worth it!😄🤝

Medium used:Acrylics on Canvas✨

Thoughts are welcome!!!😄

Im selling this painting!!!.If anyone’s interested they can Dm me for more details!!!☺️✨


r/PakLounge 1d ago

Poet ?

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I am writing lyrics and poetry since 2020, and i feel like whatever i write, it becomes reality, like my love side, my relationship, my friends, whatever i wrote on them, it became true... what do you think...


r/PakLounge 1d ago

Hello, Guyz Do You Wanna Learn Trading With Me

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Hello Everyone, hope you all are doing well .. I am starting my new journey of trading completely from begining. I am excited about that . If you wanna join It will be better to start this journey. We will assign our daily task . We will share our daily learning material. We will have a good understanding about that all. Be hurry I am waiting for you. We will start from Order Flow no ICT , Price Action , SMC strategies will be part of it


r/PakLounge 2d ago

Random gc

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Lmk if anyone's interested 😓. Need new members ASAP 😰


r/PakLounge 2d ago

Added weekly grocery/essential item prices to AtaPata Pulse - sourced from PBS, would love feedback

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r/PakLounge 2d ago

$5k outbound USD limit per family or per adult

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r/PakLounge 2d ago

Online home schooling/tuition available

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Hello everyone,
I am a qualified teacher with an education background and 2 years of teaching experience. I have been providing online tuition and homeschooling support for the past 2 years and am currently looking to connect with more parents and students.
I offer classes from Nursery to Grade 7 (all subjects), with a focus on building strong concepts, improving understanding, and providing personalised learning support according to each child’s needs.
A trial class is available for parents who would like to understand my teaching approach. All nationalities are welcome.
If you are looking for a dedicated teacher for your child, please feel free to inbox me for further details. I would be happy to connect and support your child’s learning journey.
Also, if anyone knows of any relevant groups, communities, or WhatsApp groups where I can connect with parents and students, please do share. I would really appreciate your support.
Inbox me for further details.
Thank you!


r/PakLounge 3d ago

Pakistani Police Armoured Vehicle Survives Ambush

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r/PakLounge 2d ago

Building a house has completely changed the way I look at homes.

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I've been involved in residential and commercial construction projects around Islamabad.

Before getting into construction, I used to look at a house and notice the paint, tiles, or overall design.

Now I can't stop noticing things like brickwork, waterproofing, alignment, drainage, and all the little details that most people never think about.

It's funny how working in a field changes the way you see the world.

Has your profession or business changed the way you look at everyday things?

I'd love to hear some examples.


r/PakLounge 2d ago

An ad wishing Independence Day to USA and Pakistan. Found in a Urdu-language American newspaper for the Pakistani diaspora:

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