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
https://twitter.com/Desi_nigaa/status/796238315133534209
https://twitter.com/TheRedGlasses/status/796250840017358848
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
— ماشٹر جی (@LeecharTeacher) 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
https://twitter.com/SaadAmjad_/status/796235796353269760
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 ♛ (@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
https://twitter.com/SaadAmjad_/status/796237490441035778
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
https://twitter.com/ashaqeens/status/796226087726546944
Even Pakistani naanis are invested in this elections
https://twitter.com/HaadeaP/status/796259696260878336
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
— Qasim Zaidi (@QasimZaidi_) November 9, 2016
They will probably exchange cards for their hair transplant surgeons.
— FoodBot (@khanaybaaz) November 9, 2016
But for everyone worried about America, this is the answer
America needs a Sheikh Rasheed
— S (@PsychedSam) November 9, 2016
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