People, really?
So there was one response that was fitting and I'll address that:
Spiral, you're absolutely right. Parents and kids should definitely be proud of their achievements when they are justified. There is nothing more empowering that seeing Pakistanis and Muslims doing well in as diverse fields as Medicine, Technology, and Sports. I am always pleasantly surprised to encounter a Pakistani/Muslim name. A few years back, I was fortunate enough to be part of a meeting with Fred Hassan, the ex CEO of Schering-Plough, before the meeting I thought his name sounded Middle Eastern, but during a break I ended finding out that he was Pakistani origin, had solid credentials and was pretty easy going.
Now before some esteemed folks start to go crazy with the boldy bold again, the point here is not my meeting with the man, but the fact that his achievements are hardly noted in the Pakistani community while random Pakistani restaurant, cinema owners are touted as the greatest thing since sliced bread.
As for the other comments, easy to sling shots sitting behind a computer screen and be cynical..but then again it's no surprise to me, when you have people hating on genuine achievements while condoning fabricated boasts.