🗣️ Proverbs of Pakistan

Asia · 2 traditional sayings

Pakistan contributes 2 proverbs to this collection. A country’s sayings reveal what its people prize most. See the full profile of Pakistan for its geography, languages and history.

دوست دوست کا ہاتھ ہوتا ہے

dost dost kā hāth hotā hai

“A friend is a friend's (other) hand”

A true friend is your own ability to act — help and loyalty when you need them most.

Urdu · Pakistan

صبر کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے

sabr kā phal mīṭhā hotā hai

“The fruit of patience is sweet”

Endure now and the reward comes later — patience ripens into something good.

Urdu · Pakistan

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