Turkey is pretty famous for its hospitality but even more so if you’re Pakistani. Zara Hut Kay co-presenter Zarrar Khuhro shared his experience with his recent run-in with Turkish police and it’s not what you expected.
This led to plenty of other people coming forth with their stories too.
Zarrar Khuhro shared his funny story about a run-in with the Turkish police on route to Bodrum from Bodrum airport.
I have a funny story re Turkish police/ military. On route to bodrum from Bodrum airport I was stopped at a military checkpost where they asked to see our passports. Then they go 'you are Pakistani" and I say "yes" and they ask me to get out of the car. 12 soldiers line up and go https://t.co/QHQDqQYZly
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) November 25, 2019
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He shared how things took a turn when they saw his Pakistani passport. They started singing… and not just any Turkish song no. The Zara Hut Kay presenter was taken aback when these Turkish policemen started to sing “Jeevay Pakistan“.
"bir, iki, üç" (one, two, three) and they all start singing 'Jeevay Pakistan'. It blew my mind. Then we had tea and they sent us on our way. Can never forget that!
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) November 25, 2019
There’s another reason to love Turkey. (if the food alone wasn’t enough!)
Bottom line is I love Turkey. Really want to visit again.
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) November 25, 2019
Netizens shared there own experiences of run-ins with Turkish law enforcement sharing the love.
Couldn’t agree more & was expecting exactly same. I visited Turkey thrice and once we lost a way, after knowing we were from Pakistan, police van escorted us to their Check Post, served tea, stopped the vehicle and made sure we catch the right bus.#PakistanTurkeyZindabad 🇵🇰 🇹🇷
— Books & Threads (@zainabmir23) November 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/FarjadRaza/status/1198958780865818624
…or just regular people showering love.
https://twitter.com/Warzone_eye/status/1198994513299222528
Exactly Turkey loves us. I met with policeman & asked something in English. He pretended as he doesn't know the language. I said"u are cop u shd know English. He said" I am Turkish, speak Turkey with me"
I replied "I am Pakistani I speak urdu not Turkey.
He said teach me urdu plz— Rameel Ahmad (@RameelAhmad) November 25, 2019
Like this doctor that didn’t want to stay away (apple or no apple).
In Istanbul, Turkey I went to a doctor for check up and he asked me from where you are? I told him from Pakistan..he stood up and hugged me and said I love Pakistan..the gesture was very special indeed..@alikeskin_tr
— Dr Mohib Ullah (@NoyanWazir) November 25, 2019
Exactly i had the same experience. Everywhere v went ppl danced and chanted 'Jeevay jeevay Pakistan' on knowing v r from Pakistan. #Turkey #Istanbul feels like a 2nd home.
— sarwat (@sarwatkhan2612) November 25, 2019
..invited me in, gave me a seat and offered me soap, water and clean towels and sent me on my way. Something really kind that stayed with me
— your opinion man (@RayJeem) November 25, 2019
Someone shared how ‘once upon a time’ in Jordan he received the same warmth.
I don't know about now but in 2001 in Jordan I got similar treatment when I didn't notice the traffic light turned red and I crossed
— sarwar haseen (@haseensarwar) November 25, 2019
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Of course, some trolls also had their own conspiracy theories to share.
https://twitter.com/shivam_57/status/1198923466113597440
Turks really do take their friendship with Pakistan to a whole new level. Just ask “Ayyildiz Tim Turkish Cyber Army”.
On the other hand, it’s important that when Turks come to Pakistan they receive the same love and warmth that Pakistanis experienced in Turkey.
It’s only fair that we do our part to keep this friendship and love going strong.
