Re: USA paki's vs. UK paki's
I think the difference is class. UK Paks were brought in the 50s and 60s to do manual work. A small number did come as students as well. The UK Pak population is mostly from Azad Kashmir (although not ethnic Kashmiris!!!) and are mainly Mirpuri. For the Mirpuri, the caste system is really important, even more so then the Hindus ans Sikhs. Hence all this forced marriage business, and tight control over family members. The UK government has also played its role by not adequately funding Pak schools, so they only produce semi-literates who invariable take to crime. There has also been real radicalization, with every other girl waring a burka. Paks are at the bottom of most social indicators, suffering poor housing, ill health, unemployment and other social deprivation.
All in all the condition of the UK Paki is pretty dire.
I am thinking of emigrating to America.