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Namak haram

"Namak haram" is a term/word originated from Urdu language of Pakistan, meaning "traitor". This term is popular for it's attribution to Afghan refugees, for Afghans (Afghani) refugees are considered renegades in Pakistan by the masses.
Namak Haram Vent their Frustration on Pakistani Fans in Sharjah
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Namak Haram

A thankless and ungrateful backstabbing person. Commonly used to refer to Afghan origin refugees in Pakistan.

The term was popularized in the last two decades when Pakistan welcomed a massive influx of Afghan refugees who enjoyed benefits and protection on local taxpayer’s money and committed terrorism in Pakistan.
“I helped Joshua rebuild his life when his parents threw him out on the street and after extorting me for years, he turned on me. He is such a Namak Haram.”
by Ieatbetches October 16, 2025
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