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Pakistan is a very poor...
by
DesertRat
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Pakistan is a very poor country. It has one of the worst literacy rates in
Asia -- especially for women. And it has a very high birth rate. Yet
Pakistanis are generous to a fault, and are happy to help out when you
require it. If you've been to India, you'll notice that there is much less
begging and not so many touts. For these and many other reasons, it's a very
enjoyable place to visit. That said, you will see things that will put you
off, as the accompanying photo will attest. I'm not sure what was wrong with
this man, whom I shot on a dusty street in Karachi, but I suspect it was
leprosy. If you travel in south Asia, you must be aware before you go that
you will encounter things that aren't so pleasant. A CAVEAT: Please don't
run around complaining about -- or commenting upon -- the 'poverty' within
earshot of the local population. I've heard things like that all too often
and know for a fact that they are considered highly offensive. Pakistanis
know their country is poor; they don't need to be reminded.
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