Re: Are there any differences between British Pakistani’s and Pakistani Americans?
American immigrants from Asia tend to be wealthier and more educated than their European counterparts because of how difficult it is to get residency, and citizenship. Pakistani Ameircans are no exception. On the other hand most European Asian immigrants are more poor, less educated and integrated for the same reasons (white Europeans low birthrate=less leverage over getting better immigrants). So the tendency is yes Pakistani Amerians are more educated and wealthier off, not because of a mentality but due to demographics.
More importantly I think most of us have settled with our American identity and are American Muslims. Are Pakistani factors little into the equation. American Muslims have their own problems and legacy to worry about. British Pakistanis on the other hand mantain a hosuehold and cultural values that make you think they will be returning to a land they have never or barely seen in their life.
They also confuse Mirpuri northern PUnjabi culture with Islam. I find British Pakistanis to be a lot closer to American Arabs than American desis.
Im a Pakistani but not mirpuri and I do agree with that aspect (confusing the mirpuri culture - it is beyond annoying). But in what sense do u mean that British Pakistanis are closer to AmArabs?