So, as the elections for US President are just about over and the internet collectively wallows in the shocking outcome, some Pakistanis have revealed to be as much invested in the American democracy as the Americans themselves. But the ordinary Pakistani may not be as aware of how the elections are really going to affect them. For those of you who need to know how the elections in a country 12,000 kilometers away will effect Pakistan, here’s a guide for y’all.
Here’s how the new President of America is probably feeling right now
Trump to Clinton #USElection2016 pic.twitter.com/RZxSrAzQ0V
— Adi ?? (@Desi_nigaa) November 9, 2016
Hello there. #ElectionNight #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/YyIvTfQiRC
— Sarmad Amer (@TheRedGlasses) November 9, 2016
People in Pakistan are worried about their trips and immigration
The notions of rationality are too much the expect from common people. Thus, stock markets crash and Trump get elected. #electionNight
— Sarfraz Khalil (@sarfrazkhalil) November 9, 2016
It's not Trump who won. It's racism, sexism, illiteracy and sectarianism that won.
Welcome to a new era with President Trump! #ElectionNight— Waseem A. Minhas (@WAminhas) November 9, 2016
As Trump's been elected, my major concern lies with the Muslim community across the globe. Even the thought fills me with dread. Oh god. -_-
— Sara Naveed (@SaraNaveed) November 9, 2016
And this guy has a solution
How to survive in Trumps Murica #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/WrXUMamqn1
— Osama. (@ashaqeens) November 9, 2016
Some are sad for Hillary who tried so hard to become the President
Aur kuch nahi, Hillary ko Monica Lewinsky ki bad-dua lagi hai.
— Saad Amjad (@SaadAmjad_) November 9, 2016
But how can Hillary lose to such a moronic person? I mean she had an endless support. Can't even think what this man's gonna do #ElectionDay
— Adnan Ahmed Hashmi (@PerfectlyAdnan) November 9, 2016
Hillary camp playing Rachel Patten's Fight Song ?
— Sabahat Zakariya (@sabizak) November 9, 2016
There are concerns over growing racism against Muslims, in particular, and brown folks, in general
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Water is not wet. https://t.co/w6AO72603K— Saad Amjad (@SaadAmjad_) November 9, 2016
And certainly many are disappointed with democracies, overall
Trump – whatever happens- has broken the illusion that America is or ever was an exemplary democracy. Modi, Putin, Erdogan same phenomena
— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) November 9, 2016
Here’s a burn for everyone who compared President as the “outsider” like a certain Kaptaan
Unfair to compare Imran Khan & Donald Trump, Trump can at-least win an election.
— Osama. (@ashaqeens) November 9, 2016
Even Pakistani naanis are invested in this elections
"Jitt gaya. Aana adda"
– Nani on Trump's win.#Election2016— Haadia. (@HaadeaP) November 9, 2016
Also see: 14 Reasons Why Your Nani Is Your Best Friend
And people are predicting President Trump’s first meeting with Prime Minister Sharif
Imagine Trump trolling Nawaz Sharif in the meetings
— Saiber Bullie ? (@QasimZaidi_) November 9, 2016
@SheikhLarki They will probably exchange cards for their hair transplant surgeons.
— Zuhayr (@BipolarBhaijaan) November 9, 2016
But for everyone worried about America, this is the answer
America needs a Sheikh Rasheed
— Mrs. Thomas Shelby (@SeverusSnake_) November 9, 2016
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