Are we with Pakistan?

       

 

Independence Day Exclusive 

We know that vast majority of Pakistanis are peace-loving and hospitable, it is something which is a fact, and we all say wherever we travel. Those watching foreign media thousands of miles away and those who have not been to our country may not know it until they visit this beautiful land.

Sadly, minority of terrorists has hijacked us, and the majority of peace-loving people have been suppressed and those who have spoken against the forces of evil have been targeted. Terrorists are using acts of barbarism to disintegrate Pakistan. Certainly, these coward perpetrators have no religion.

Be it through creating sectarian violence, killing our brave security officials, politicians, young peace activists, teachers, doctors, law enforcement personnel & institutions or foreigners, they want to tarnish Pakistan’s image as a progressive country and label it as the most dangerous place in the world.

On the other hand, ironically, political parties themselves are apparently divided and have their own vested agenda rather than giving right direction to the nation, they have failed to even come at one platform against extremism & terrorism when it was most expected from them.

Amidst this tumultuous situation, there seems to be only two options left for common Pakistanis now: First one is that every peace-loving Pakistani must strongly renounce extremism in all of its forms and manifestations and speak and stand up side by side with fellow countrymen affected by it irrespective of sect, faith, color, language or creed. We have to speak against this barbarism, reject it, and fully disown it till we eradicate this menace from our society. Media must play a role which promotes patriotism not only on 14 August or 23rd March, but each day should bring positive resolve for the betterment of our country. In this first option, power is in our (common people) hands if we hold it tightly as one.

The second option is to be just remaining silent spectators. Unfortunately, later one has not helped us before; it is not helping now and won’t help in future. It is not the option, but to go for former one in a nonviolent way. This is an urgent need if we want to survive collectively as a nation. If we do so together then we will also survive individually.

As I write these lines, 14 August is already here, patriotism may not be seen at its peak this year around as we have witnessed before, but we still have some of it which we need to keep alive. No matter whatever the situation, if we will be proud Pakistanis and would believe in our worth then the world will also proudly announce our country with pride. If we care for our country only then world will respect us. We just need to reclaim our motherland by working hard and owning it. Are we with Pakistan?

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