Overseas Pakistanis:(Our Informal Ambassadors )

Overseas Pakistanis:(Our Informal Ambassadors )

Oversease Pakistani

 

Outlines:
1. Introduction - Informal ambassadors.
2. Pakistanis should go abroad fully equipped with the knowledge of their country’s history, culture, etc.
3. A Pakistani should promote his country’s culture.
4. A Pakistani should refrain from interfering in the internal affairs.
6. Conclusions.
More and more Pakistanis are going abroad for advanced studies, specialized training, temporary or permanent settlement or as tourists. The largest group consists' of Pakistani labour searching' for jobs abroad. These people are not only emigrants but they are also ambassadors of our country.

 It is they who come most into contact with the people of other countries. Official ambassadors and embassies work mostly at the higher level of governments and diplomats but the ordinary Pakistani abroad is the one most likely to influence and mould the ideas and impressions of foreigners concerning Pakistan, its people and its policies.
Pakistan has not much of an “image” in the world. It lacks the resources and capital to maintain a massive propaganda, machinery to voice its views and reflect its ideals.
it is of the utmost importance that Pakistanis should go abroad fully equipped with the knowledge of their country’s history, culture, geography, customs and traditions, art and literature, political and. economic policies and problems. This may seem an elaborate and cumbersome preparation but when foreigners ask a Pakistani searching questions about his
Country Which  he cannot answer satisfactorily, they will not only think him Singularly uniinformed  but will also conclude that the Whole Pakistani nation is ignorant and unpatriotic. It is not merely a  question of making a good impression but also one of  maintaining  the dignity and self-respect of our country. How can we dispel any wrong notions about our motherland when we ourselves are not fully posted with regard to the factual position of our country?
A foreign visitor is altogether a very different proposition. He represents a country and is closely watched by the local people who m praising his good qualities, praise his country and n dsparagmg his bad habits, condemn his country. Our countrymen cannot be too careful in this respect. .They should steer dear of aM such extremes and follow the path of moderefcon and dignified behaviour.
When a Pakistani decorates his house, he can use Pakistani products and goods as decorations, for instance, Muftan pottery and camel-leather light-shades. In this way, his foreign friends will have an idea of our culture and taste. The way he keeps his house, his standards of cleanliness and his sooatMfety and personality make deep impressions on his hosts.
The Pakistani abroad should scrupulously refrain from interfering in the host country’s internal affairs or taking part in demonsfrafcons. rallies and riots dealing with internal problems or pokoes If an international question is being debated, it would be preferable if his expressed views conform faithfully to the pofroes of his Government. His individual freedom will necessarily be limited by the fact that he is not merely an individual but also an ambassador.
We may be sarcastically reprimanded for insisting on a Pakistani behaving as an impossibly perfect traveller. If the picture suggested is beyond easy attainment, one can at least fey to be an ideal ambassador even if one does not succeed in doing so. He should absorb new ideas and methods which he can adopt when he returns to his own country.
In spite of monetary difficulties, a Pakistani can be hospitable. social, frank, friendly and tactful among the foreigners In a strange land, he is likely to need help but if he
can prove hetpful to h»s new Mends, he should do so wholeheartedly A hasty temper or an unoonlroBed longue wftt oNy lead to brawls He should mamtan contact wfth other Pakistanis feMng there and form societies of his countrymen so that they can collectively promote better understanding between the two countries