Since joining the forum my opinion of Pakistanis has dropped sharply as I have realized that previously I dealt only with the smartest, wealthiest, and most sensitive individuals Pakistan produced. Realizing that the 1982-2012 generation is massively prejudiced and mis-educated has been an education in itself.
At the same time, certain common characteristics have remained, the best one being high intelligence and the worst one being the lack of civic courage, the willingness of Pakistanis individuals to stand up and challenge groups of your fellow Pakistanis as to the common good. As all majority opinions start with a minority, this attitude has retarded Pakistani political and cultural development for many decades.