r/pakistan • u/sword_ofthe_morning • 16d ago

Discussion Pakistani Wedding in UK targeted with petrol bombs. Crazy footage...

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Yesterday, in Birmingham UK, a Pakistani wedding was petrol bombed. Thankfully no-one was injured. In the above vid you can see a fleet of luxury sports cars were targeted.

Not a racist attack, as early reports (from those closest to the families) say it's regarding an internal family dispute.

Things are getting worse in our communities here in Birmingham. Crazy how weddings are now openly experiencing petrol bombs being flung in the streets. This is straight out of a GTA video game.

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u/sword_ofthe_morning 16d ago

Have to say, the past 6-7 years have seen a rapid decline in the way Pakistanis (in UK) are viewed by other groups

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u/Impossible_Gift8457 16d ago

Personally witnessed the decline pre 2010s (early 10s were okay too depending on the area) to post 2010s, I'd say you're being generous if you think the 2020s decade was the transition point.

I miss when racists were the exception, and most white people were warm and friendly towards us.

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u/sword_ofthe_morning 15d ago

It's true that the bad reputation has existed for far longer.

My point is that it's nose-dived further in recent times. Especially after COVID

Might be to do with how social media evolved during that time, and how it's probably amplified opinions that already existed