Pakistani humour is usually dry and usually pointed at something serious. Almost nothing here is a joke; it is what people say instead of complaining.
““So we smile and pretend like nothing happened even if we admit to the truth,” Kulsoom finished sadly.”

“Candy, you make me want to become a better man…your smile would make a king’s throne seem worthless without you sitting by his side.”

“My buddies and the waiter who happened to be serving us at that time found my claims immensely amusing.”

“The butler, who was a very serious man declared that it was the first time in years that he had had a hearty laugh.”

“Abdul Muizz and Abdul Warith snorted with laughter, assured that their older brother, Rasheed, is in love.”

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