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Freedom to dream, dream to change

7 comments By admin Filed in Youth Tagged with , , , October 29th, 2010 @ 11:10 am

Dreams

Career confusions of Pakistani teenagers

by Khoula Qadeer Butt

Henry David Thoreau, An American author, journalist once said, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” What I don’t understand is that how can be the dreams of half of Pakistan’s youth point towards being an engineer or a doctor when they grow up? Don’t believe me? Ask a child who merely just started talking what he wants to be and so very innocently he or she will say he/she wants to be a doctor or an engineer and if not this, a teacher or a pilot. Everyone knows that this little child does not even know what he/she is saying and mostly he/she cannot even pronounce the word correctly but he/she says it. The next question that arises in my head is,”Is this the dream of the child to become a doctor or is it the dream of child’s parents to see him or her as a doctor or engineer or pilot?”, the answer being very obvious.

So the child grows up and studies hard to achieve the dream of parents, if he or she never questions it and becomes what he or she was supposed to be then all is good. The complications begin when the child is not a child anymore and is well informed of various options he or she can choose for the life ahead. It’s amusing that when he was going to become a doctor or engineer, nothing else mattered, and now when he wants to be a journalist or a photographer even the wishes and views of his great grandfather and his aunts affect the child’s dream. Everyone has a little “advice” here and there to scare the child, or as they put it, the little advice to point him to the right direction.

Confused - Career PathsThere is a doubt in my head when they talk about “the right direction”. I believe the right direction to follow would be to achieve the goals of the child ratherthe goals of the family or ancestors of the family who wanted doctors in their family. Assuming that, the innocent becomes a doctor by hook or crook and he is not best at what he does, years later we will see that the same parents, uncles and aunts once “advising” would be the ones ridiculing and mocking the ability of a man or woman, who at that moment would have no answer and only regrets in his heart over the loss of the one chance he got to make his life and he did not.

When we are young there is one pressure that leads us to regret, commonly known as peer pressure. The one I am talking about also resulting in remorse, should be called, what? Parent pressure or Family pressure?

“This is Pakistan not America, you cannot always do what you want to do”, “You have to move in the society to live”, “Some things just can’t be changed”, very commonly heard sayings, tell me if you disagree? At a point we are also told, you are the generation that can make a difference, you should know that the future of Pakistan is in your hands and to make a difference you have to bring a change. When talked about this change, the dialogues mentioned earlier start again.

“Why in America everyone can do as they please?”

“Why if the society is lost? You have to be the one with chains too rather than the one unraveling the unsolved issues?”

“Nothing is impossible is a saying everyone believes in then why ‘some things can’t be changed’? ”

As Albert Einstein said, “Three rules of work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

It seems as if our elders, although wanting the change, do not want us to bring the change, hence, we are told to be like our uncle’s son or daughter in order to have a name. Not everyone is born to become a doctor or an engineer – a journalist, social scientist, artist, writer or a photographer can also bring a change – a revolution that is much needed in this country. The future of this country is in our hands and as Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.“

Eid or Exams? (CIE exam fever)

4 comments By admin Filed in Education Tagged with , October 26th, 2010 @ 9:56 pm

by Hafsa Tauseer

CIE exam fever in Pakistan on Eid

It does not matter where you belong to. If you have been through student life or you are presently going through it, some days that can never be forgotten are the long tiring days of exams. The November/October of Cambridge examination has started. Many students are suffering from this fever all over the world. But here in Pakistan when students received their schedules, there was a wave of shock that passed them. They are dismayed to see that the examination dates are even interfering with their Eid days.

Eid is a blessing, specially when its a religious festive occasion. But to students’ disappointment, exams will continue even on the expected Eid days. Sad as they are that they will have to start their Bakra Eid with stress in breakfast and little spirit of celebration due to exams they also have the thoughts wriggling in their brains that while some spend time shopping for bangles,mehndi,clothes and shoes , these poor ones will have to sit aside and work with fervor to score the straight As that is a dream of every Alevel and Olevel student. Respect for culture is something The British Council should have kept in mind while making the schedules this time. All we can do is sympathies and wish them best of luck.

Higher education and government’s negative approach

1 comment By admin Filed in Education Tagged with , , October 9th, 2010 @ 4:54 pm

Higher Educationby Asim Nawaz Abbasi

We are surrounded by crises, surely our country is in dire need of money and other assistance but the authorities must have adopted a more visionary and proactive approach. Cut in funds for education sector may have disastrous affects on our individuals and nation as whole. On one side we are demanding a well educated nation and want to increase our literacy rate, but at the same time we are putting future of millions of students and our nation at the brink of catastrophe greater than any tsunami and recent floods in Pakistan.

In this situation, universities would have to increase fees to survive and obviously there would be no other option left for universities than to put burden on students and their parents. As a result, students will start leaving universities and this would drain our already sagging economy. Thus, the students who would have become scientists, scholars, doctors and engineers might end up becoming burden on society and may even fall in the hands of people who may convert them into terrorists.

Education is one of the basic tools to make useless people an asset. The government must adopt a positive approach and should resort to austerity measures to overcome the problem. Education sector should have the immunity from the after affects of every crisis so that our forthcoming generation do not see Pakistan as we are seeing.

The menace of terrorists & terrorism

3 comments By admin Filed in Opinions Tagged with , September 23rd, 2010 @ 3:57 pm

by Fatima Hasan Zaidi

Terrorism Blast

What are terrorists? What is terrorism? Why is there so much talk about it? Why do people fall prey to them? These are some of the questions asked by many of us. The elders try to answer them but they can’t satisfy the needs of those who have plenty of questions. These plenty of questions also arise in patriotic minds who have urge to save their land but their strive goes to vain when there is no one to support them.

Despite many warnings and preventive measures, the number of terrorism victims is continuing to increase. Most of the people who have nothing to do fall prey to these terrorists, they ruin their as well as the lives of innocents. This is an alarming situation.

Nowadays, terrorists look like religious people so no one can differentiate between a terrorist and a real religious man. These are the people who live in the world of fantasy just living with a thought of “fake paradise”. It is not just the fault of those who fall prey but also of the government because they are not providing work to these workless people who are caught in the net of terrorism. As it is said:
“Poverty is the reward of honest fools.”

The victims to brainwashing (to conduct terrorist attacks) are mostly honest including little children living in a world without luxuries. They belong to poor families wasting their precious time wandering to and fro. Sometimes this poverty leads them to be a terrorist. They take lives of those who are out to gain knowledge in educational institues or religious places like mosques. They don’t know that taking lives of innocents is a big sin. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) advised to seek knowledge even if one has to travel to china.

These terrorists have no religion but they often use the name of Islam and hence blame this holy and peaceful religion. They are brainwashed.

How our country is so easily caught in the net of terrorism? Usually people who enter our country through borders are not checked properly. They are the ones spreading terrorism, kidnapping innocent people, and providing the wrong sinful knowledge of religion. Once someone falls victim to it, it is very difficult to shake them off and revert them to a peace loving state of mind or sometimes it is very late as they have already blew themselves off. Because of this, sometimes sole earners of families are ruined and become unable to support their families. We must join our hands to maintain hope and we must try to return those honest fools a normal life. Together we all can do it. We should all contribute to make our beloved country Pakistan a peaceful and prosperous country.

Societal Insensitivity

0 comments By admin Filed in Social issues Tagged with , , September 23rd, 2010 @ 12:11 pm

by Basil Andrews

Insensitivity in Society

Many blame the law-enforcers in the Sialkot episode. I can write a lot on what they should’ve done and not done but I won’t for the very reason that this event is part of the series of incidents that demonstrate what we humans are capable of in a charged environment. Once we know that there is no one to enforce the prescribed rules and when our minds are inflicted with fear and insecurity the next logical step our minds take in such an environment is to take matters into our own hands. It’s similar to the animal kingdom, our primitive instincts take over and we are forced to behave in ways that no one can imagine or comprehend. So I say, have we mentally transformed into animals?

Watching the video, my first reaction was even if the policemen weren’t doing anything what made the onlookers just stand there and watch? Has our society become immune to violence? I believe so; we no longer care about the value of human life. For example no one bothers about the people who are killed in the cross fire when violence erupts in Karachi. In the most recent spate of violence in the first week of August, about 76 innocent victims met the end of their lives for no reason. How many of us stop to think about these fatalities and some of who are the only sources of income for their families. Not just this, minority communities are mobbed as well (read Gojra ) – evidence of a growing trend in general violence. This is not good for the general mental health of the public including the fact that an entire generation will grow up in a hostile society impeding normal mental development in children.

The cold attitude to such events maybe due to the fact that the public knows that justice will not be served and any attempt to bring the issue to light will invite consequences. What is worrisome is the fact that Swat like episodes are highly probable and if the nation cannot come out against this violence then I think we have lost all touch with our souls.

Pakistan and its relation with Islam

1 comment By admin Filed in Opinions September 17th, 2010 @ 7:41 am

by Ayesha Abid

Pakistan is a land which was taken by the muslims at the time of partition on the basis of Islam and later it came as Islamic Republic Of Pakistan. Muslims of that time strived and worked hard for the land which was once pure. The once pure nation and not to forget Islamic republic is now turned into an impure one not because the land on which we live gives out radiations which force us , the Pakistanis to do wrong but it is us the people on this land who made this land filthy and dragged it away from Islam. The followig of Islamic teachings was what we were ought to do. If this was not the case then we should not had this Islamic republic lingering as a prefex with Pakistan because it degrades our religion in front of the entire world.

It is indeed a shame for us that we have forgotten all the teachings of Islam which are taught to us by Quran, Sunnah and Ahadiths and we keep on adjusting our religion according to our needs. Centuries baxk before the advent of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) when people used to commit acts which were disliked by Allah such as cheating, carrying out acts of bribery etc. were severly punished by God and were even destroyed badly. We the Pkistani Muslims are doing all such acts. We bribe when we break any of the laws or when we want some of our work to get done. We cheat with our fellow brothers and we ecen commit acts of theft. Moreover, we kill people mercilessly even without the slightest idea of why we do so and the reason behind killing. Isnt it amazing that we have all bad qualities in us? We are a blend of bad character and qualities. It seems like we live in an era of illeteracy. Wrong doers commit wrong acts and doesnot even feel guilty enhancing the bad image and reputation of our contry worldwide. Just because of several people whole nation is cursed. Today, all the problems we face are due to our own wrong doings and sins that we commit. Islam is a religion of peace and therefore does not teaches us all such activities, however, it teaches us to be patient and calm. Helpful and kind. Loving and caring.

Many Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia are prospering and flourishing because it has Islamic law imposed and the residents are afraid and scared of the consequences of doing wrong. Even there may be corruption to some extent but the following of Islamic principles and teahings of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) to such extrme leads them to the track of prosperity and success. Following our own religion properly will eventually benefit us creating love, kindness and respect among the people for each other dragging us to the successful and fruitfull path. So , in order to save ourselves from complete destruction and degradation we Muslims should find out ways to correct ourselves thus giving a thought to what we are in present and by doing all the best acts what can we be in future.

Civil Society takes charge of flood relief work

1 comment By admin Filed in Social Work Tagged with , , September 7th, 2010 @ 6:55 am

by Waleed Tariq
Karachi, Pakistan

Natural disasters have always been a hindrance in the economic and growth and development of many countries especially the third world. This year Pakistan has been hit by one of the worst floods the region has seen in over 80 years. The devastating floods have washed away entire villages affecting more than 20 million people. According to the UN, more than 2000 people have been died while 3000 homes have been destroyed or damaged. “The numbers affected in these floods are extraordinarily high, if we don’t act fast enough, many more people could die of diseases and shortages”

Recent floods have also inundated the crop producing areas, dealing a blow to the agriculture based economy. According to a UN report at least 15 Acre of crop were destroyed in Punjab alone which is the bread basket of the country. Fields in the North West Pakistan and the region of Sindh have also been destroyed as water spilled over their banks as well. Also, more than 2 million livestock have been reported to be dead and the number is on an increase on daily basis.

Rotaract Club Fund Raising for Flood Victims in Karachi Rotaract Club Fund Raising for Flood Victims in Karachi

Rotaractors busy in collecting donations from the passers-by at Teen Talwar

Water borne diseases such as acute water diarrhea and Gastro have also become a grave concern as according to the Federal Health secretary, 36000 cases have been reported so far.

This wake of grief and sorrow has brought about the best in the Pakistani Civil Society has risen up the occasion and taken the responsibility to the flood victims. Youth organizations from all over the country have started to take part in collecting donations and the dispatch and packing of the relief supplies to the affected areas.

Rotaract club of Karachi Bay, a youth initiative under the charter of the Rotary international is one such organization which is working for this cause and letting the people of Pakistan know, the power of Youth. In order to get a better know how and understanding of the issues and problems of the flood affected areas and it’s people, the Karachi Bay team under the leadership of Mr. Aamir Butt (President, Rotary Club of Karachi Bay) first went on a survey trip to Jamshoro and Thatta after which they began their work on the basis of analysis and collection of their research data. Apart from door to door collection drives, the club had set up its 3-Day Flood Relief camp at Clifton Teen Talwar from 27th Aug – 29th. Volunteers were on the roads all three days, collecting donations from the passers-by despite of the scorching heat and their busy schedule. “We are all doing this for a selfish reason, and that reason is self satisfaction. We could be sitting at home in air conditioning leaving the work for the government or others, but why do that when we are capable enough to help our brothers and sisters ourselves? We want to help the people of Pakistan, we want Pakistan to be independent of all the debt and foreign aid and we are doing it!” said Nattasha Nisar, director International Services, Karachi Bay.

Over a span of three days, the camp managed to collect more than five hundred thousand rupees excluding other households like blankets, clothes and other food related goods that were given to them by the local neighborhood. “Our camp has gone very well. This all has been possible because of the energy and dedication of the Rotaract team. We plan to deliver the collections to the affected families in the form of food packages, as soon as possible” said Sheikh Danish Ejaz, the Club President.

Karachi Bay has also been associated with charity projects for Subha e Nau School and others in the past.
Another network ‘Seeds of education, policy and legal awareness popularly known as SEPLAA is also paying its part in the relief efforts. It is a Lahore based Think Tank is collecting items for the immediate relief of the flood victims. Their appeal has been met with generous contribution from members of every walk of the society. When asked about the efforts of SEPLAA in this time of crises, CEO of the organization, Ammara Farooq Malik responded in the following words “A lot of organizations and particularly private individuals are now trying us to help in the flood relief efforts and in this hour of need everyone needs to play their part. SEPLAA Representatives have already visited the Muzzaffargarh Camp and adjoining areas. We also have firsthand information about the conditions in Nowshera. We are now preparing to take truckloads of relief items to the Muzzaffargarh areas again within this week.”

SEPLAA has introduced a number of initiatives to help the flood affectees in the form of weekend fund drives, workshops and others. Last week they launched the ‘Recycled Water Bottle for Flood Victims Campaign’ simultaneously in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. All that was needed was to clean the empty plastic bottles, fill them with filtered water and deliver to the affected families. The first consignment to Muzzaffargarh carrying about 200 bottles was dispatched this Saturday. This initiative has been supported by institutional representatives from different school and universities. “I have just dropped off my collection for the cleaning and filling of the bottles, will soon send them to flood affected areas in Sindh” said Waleed Tariq, SEPLAA’s institutional representative, SZABIST, Karachi.

It is important to see how the civil society of Pakistan has performed during these flood crises, however, the lesson to be learned is to devise and have in place an efficient flood control and management system to curb the damages caused. Development of the much needed Kalabagh Dam and other reservoirs shall also be considered.

Floods & our responsibilities

3 comments By admin Filed in Tragedy August 31st, 2010 @ 11:31 pm

by Rania Gandapur

Flood in Pakistan

On 21st July 2010, a devastating disaster took place which caused havoc all over Pakistan. It rained heavily which caused flood and ultimately it led to the destruction of the country. It’s still raining in many parts of Pakistan and there is no clue yet about when it’s going to end.

Initially the flood affected the eastern parts of Baluchistan which includes: Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibi, Jafferabad and Naseerabad districts. These areas of Baluchistan were badly in need of medical aid and other such facilities which were yet to be provided and the relief operations in these areas were not over yet, when the flood reached district Ranjpur, Layya and Gujranwala in Punjab and took the lives of so many people. Then it turned towards Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Jammu & Kashmir where various towns and cities got sunken. This flood caused a lot of loss in KPK where the most affected areas are: Shangla, Swat, Minghora, Mansehra, Charsadda and Noshehra towns. The conditions of the people living in these areas have become so worse, they are still waiting for aid and relief but somehow they are not getting any sort of help yet.

In 63 years of history, Pakistan has been affected by the worst flooding so far. According to the United Nations estimate, 4 million people have been affected while 1500 people have died.

The heavy monsoon rains have grounded many helicopters trying to rescue people and provide aid which included six US choppers.
The country was not over with the mourning of such a great loss that there was an arrival of another deadliest tragedy to jolt the country. On 28th July 2010, the incessant monsoon rain caused the Air Blue plane to lose its balance, thus it crashed at about 15 kilometers from the airport, scorching a wide stretch of the Margalla Hills including a section behind Faisal Mosque, one of the most prominent landmarks of Islamabad. This plane carried 146 passengers (2 of them were US citizens) and 6 crew members. The Airblue jet’s crash was so severe that it caused the death of all the passengers and their body parts were found scattered, though nothing else could be found. According to rescue worker Murtaza Khan “There is nothing left, just piles and bundles of flesh. There are just some belongings, like two or three traveling bags, some checkbooks, and I saw a picture of a young boy. Otherwise, everything is burned.”

After looking at the recent condition of our country, a question arises in every thoughtful mind, “Why are people not donating that much this time as compared to the earthquake of 2005?” If we give a deep thought to this question we will realize that the country is the same, the people are the same and their feelings and sympathies are same as were during the earthquake of 2005, then what might be the reason of less interest to raise the funding?

After the incidence of this devastating natural disaster, the death rate in the country is increasing day by day and it will continue even if the rain subsides. The flood has brought with itself, contagious diseases and viruses and so the contaminated water is very deadly for those living in such areas. However, it is observed that many of those who have lost their homes, shelter and their source of income are not getting enough help and will remain deprived of their basic necessities, perhaps forever and so death is their ultimate future. The reason behind why the affectees are not getting enough help may be due to the fact that somehow the people have lost faith in the political authorities as majority of the Pakistani citizens believe that the money which they are donating would not get into the right hands.

Though, if we look at the contributions done by different countries, one of which is UK which donated £4 million to Pakistan flood victims, other than that the United Nation, World Bank and many other organizations including the Edhi Foundation (Pakistan), we cannot say that people are not donating. Besides, there is a big hand of the local people in collecting large amount of funds.

The Government of Pakistan estimates that about 7,000 sq km of crops were washed away in Punjab and KPK alone. Approximately, 80% of crop losses are predicted in some of the most affected areas planted with cotton, rice, vegetables, sugar cane, tobacco and maize. Whereas, stored grain and stocks of planting seeds and straw have been washed away. Crops of millet and sorghum grown for fodder has also been washed away or destroyed. This has caused an enormous impact on the farmers as the crop farming and livestock rearing were the only source of livelihood for these farmers in the most affected areas.

Now, as the fields of the food stuff got washed away, the prices of the food items have raised thus it has become difficult for the people to afford such high prices. This is one of major reasons why the amount of donations has been reduced as compared to the earthquake of 2005. Also, the incessant floods have proved to be more devastating than the earthquake as it has caused more loss to people, physically as well as financially.

All these reasons make us ponder that being the citizens of Pakistan, it is our duty to donate whatever we can and stand united as a nation in the time of crisis. Definitely the conditions of our country will become better. We can bring the change only if we want to. “If we try, we can.”

Flooded Ramadan

0 comments By admin Filed in Tragedy Tagged with , , August 30th, 2010 @ 11:01 am

by Javaria Atiya Waheed

Floods in Pakistan

Eyes scrunched and throat parched, I trudged my way up the stairs longing for one drop of water. Ramadan in this heat isn’t such a good idea. By the time I’ve ascended the four flights of stairs, I am completely breathless with the thirst piercing my throat. I rush inside and within fifteen minutes, I am in bed with the air-conditioner on. Before I know I fall into a deep slumber.

I wake up ten minutes before iftaar and feel delighted. Scuttling around, I quickly set out the table and in no time we all are seated waiting for the Azaan. Mom switches to a news channel to kill time…five minutes more, I groan. As I try and avoid looking at the scrumptious meal that lay waiting for me, the news catches my eye. A man in the flood-stricken area of Sialkot, sharing 1 roti with three of his children at iftaar. One roti. Just one. I look at the dining-table and its contents: think of my previous agitation and feel ashamed—ashamed that I could be so selfish, so apathetic.

That day, eating iftaar seemed like an impossible feat. Where we have air-conditioners to beat the heat, a shelter to house ourselves and a variety of foods to satiate our hunger, these people have been left with nothing. Out of a population of 16 million, more than 1 million have been rendered in a dire state by this disastrous flood. And where news channels and people are ranting on and on about their fruitful efforts, efforts which are said to have raised more than 20 million rupees, how many are actually doing something? If so much money has been collected, then why is ONE roti being shared between four people? We donate and feel that our part of the job is done. But how many of us have actually thought about these distressed people while stuffing ourselves at iftaar? Giving donations is solving less than quarter of the problem, because if the population has refused to rely on even the most reliable private organizations, and the government, it is for a reason. The delivery of these goods is not guaranteed. But then again, when we can waste money over stupid, iftaar parties, can’t we step forward and take the donations to the victims ourselves? Will it be so hard, knowing that we have access to all the means of transport which can get us around the country in no time? Ramadan is supposed to be the month of sharing: the month in which well-off people like us are supposed to feel for the less fortunate ones. But what we actually do is what I did. We come home, we switch on the AC and we sleep.

We point our finger at Zardari for sitting in London through this calamity, but we, who are present here are doing nothing either. We sleep, we have iftaar and then we go shopping for Eid—not even thinking for one minute that these people are oblivious to the concept of Eid this year? The children won’t have fancy, new clothes to wear or Eidi to be excited about. The women won’t have a chance to adorn their wrists with the tinkle of bangles. The men won’t have crispy shalwaar kameezes to wear to the Eid prayer. And here we are, just sitting and watching that box in our living rooms, shaking our heads. Some will be moved enough to go and donate generously, but then there is no warranty as to whether the material is reaching the victims in the principal amount or not.

Recently, I heard about a private Iftaar being hosted by a cluster of students from one of the top “schools” in Pakistan to collect charity for the flood victims. For a minute I thought about the brilliance of the idea. But then I read instructions like “Bring your friends along”, “good way to relax your mind” etc and I saw the truth—these people were making this calamity and need a way to “socialize”, a way to enhance their “social standing”. No one is ready to do anything selflessly. Every is looking or their own motive belying their actions.

When we have ways to get anywhere in the world, wouldn’t it be a better idea to get sustenance to just one flood-stricken family? Just one? One family whom we can promise the joys of Eid and a satisfying iftaar for the rest of the month. As it is said one small effort can make a world of difference, maybe our effort will set a precedent for others. We teenagers are lithe, flexible and mentally acute right now—to go to a flood area jointly would not be hard. Distributing happiness is never hard.

Instead of turning a blind eye to Earth’s greatest calamity and turning it into a “socializing” technique, it is high time that we should become aware of our responsibilities. Pack a box of Eid clothes for the families, bangles, slippers and everything that goes with it. Pack a box of daily nutrition. If delivery is not being guaranteed then it is our job to guarantee it. The most we can do here is trust ourselves. So let’s step forward and respect the spirit of Ramadan.

Understanding our responsibility as a nation

1 comment By admin Filed in Opinions Tagged with , August 29th, 2010 @ 5:08 pm

Pakistanby Ayesha Abid

Pakistan is currently passing through the most tragic moments of her history. The once called pure land is now filled with impurities not only because of the system displayed by government but also because of the inhumane actions carried out by fellow citizens of our nation. The floods sent by nature which are invading our country killing and destroying the lives of many as well as our infrastructure are part of natural disaster but the after mark and the relief for those people is the responsibility of our government which promise average man to fulfill their necessities in such tribal times. Instead our government is busy roaming around the world for aimless issues. The government officials are using such natural disasters as a weapon to target each other instead of helping the trillions who have lost their homes and families.

It is indeed a shame for us that our leader could not cancel his trip to a country which has disrespected our nation during such tribal times denotes any expectations that we can have from our country’s so called leaders. Does that mean we have to survive for ourselves? If this is what we are supposed to do than why do we elect people in first place to lead us and be our supporters in bad times? In actual fact we can’t expect anything from anyone because many our leaders from top to end are corrupted. Even the money in the name of charity goes directly into their pockets.

The plane crash in Margalla hills left all of us plunged. Fifty families are still struggling to find their loved ones dead bodies. Some of talented members of the youth parliament were shattered in the crash. Their loss is disastrous for the youth of our country. The loss is just not the loss of lives but it is the loss of potential that these young people had. Will their sacrifice go to waste or will it revive the revolution in the youth of Pakistan who can be the source of Pakistan’s bright future. Keeping aside the natural disaster which caused many to die, the target killing in Karachi is even more hurtful. The people are killed for what reason is still undercover. The death of a political leader causes the death of hundreds with him who are innocent and away from all this dirty politics. The death of civilians is not justified. The shutting down off schools again leads to illiteracy. The closing down of markets causes billions and trillions of loss a day but who cares in a country which is so filled with dirt. Even we common people have turned into cold-blooded citizens who don’t bother to care for anyone.

We are engrossed in our lives fully which leaves us with no option to care and help others. Please think about it and try to put to use your positive contribution in order for Pakistan to excel as it is every individual’s responsibility.

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