Developed nations are reckoned
to have shared moralistic ideas which are strongly held in the clutches of
romantic patriotism and common ideologies. They are not only territorially
connected but also their ways of living, eating, wearing, thinking and
perceiving, all combine to offer a mutual sense of belongingness and cohesion.
They honor their governments and endorse all their capabilities and weaknesses.
They embrace those who lead them, follow those who show them directions,
acknowledge those who sacrifice their very lives for the generations to come.
They value their heroes with not only their strengths but also their flaws
since, ultimately, they are human beings destined to consign mistakes. Look at
us! Are we worthy enough to be called a nation? Perhaps the answer remains no.
Behind almost every illegal action, a Pakistani is involved. If anything bad
happens somewhere in the globe, no matter how small it might be, but the finger
is always pointed towards Pakistan. The green passport has turned into an abuse
for those who hold it; the world has become cynical for those who dwell in such
a pious soil of Pakistan. Why! Do we really deserve it? What happened to a
country that was raised in the name of such a tranquil religion the humanity has
ever witnessed, Islam. A country possessing a breathtaking land, massive
resources, promising prospects, dynamic culture, healthy potential; surely, do
not deserve such a maltreatment. All of these statements lead us to solely one
conclusion: we, ourselves, are responsible for our very own fate. Undeniably,
this is not our destiny; millions of people haven’t given their lives and
valuable lands for today’s Pakistan. Lets confess that when we are in a foreign
land, we are the ones who respect their traffic rules; we are the ones who do
not even feel embarrassed while driving a taxi or even cleaning toilets; we are
the ones who value the long lines and patiently wait for our turn. But when it
comes to Pakistan, we degrade and devalue our own laws, disrespect the leaders,
disown the government, feel insulted when asked to make a line, prefer to send
children to study abroad thus undermining Pakistani educational institutions,
feel threatened while living here and encourage those who decide to permanently
quit the very land. No matter at what position we might be, corruption,
treachery, deception, violence and ungratefulness, unfortunately, has become
deeply entrenched in our veins. Then why to blame the leaders?
We tend to criticize each passing and upcoming government that struggles to
tackle Pakistan’s domestic issues. Before every election, the incumbent
government is perceived to be a scoundrel, plastered with rudiments of
dishonesty and corruption. While after elections, when new faces sit in the
parliament, the same formal government suddenly turns into a seraph, thus
possessing no signs of disloyalty and fraud. The new government, however, faces
the similar allegations throughout its tenure. The last elections, for example,
brought “a fresh hope” for those who were entirely disheartened with the
prevailing political environment, abandoned their shells and went to cast their
valuable votes. The entire event was celebrated like a festival, where colors of
national flag and echoes of national songs were disseminated all over. But today
all vanished with the blink of an eye and the same trend of castigating every
government still prevails. Definitely, the intention of this article is not to
give any validation to those who govern us but to make those who are being
governed aware of the moral and ethical vacuum that exists since partition. The
point is that we, as a nation, do not know what we want. We simply are like a
herd of sheep headed in a direction that leads to nowhere. The irony is that our
destiny has been looted not by our adversaries but by ourselves. We remain
silent on issues that are directly associated with our own selves, we perceive
politics a profession of fiendish personalities by denying the fact that
constructive politics is the only way out. Then why to blame the leaders?
Nations are known for their heroes, their glories, sacrifices and achievements.
Unfortunately, amongst us there exists a certain mindset whose aim is to weaken
the metaphors of our heroic personalities through openly targeting their
domestic lives and personal matters under the disguise of research. Here the
example of Quaid-e-Azam is quiet evident where he is being criticized of not
being a good Muslim in his personal dealings. It is us who are condemning such a
passionate hero the world has ever witnessed, not our enemies. Today, we have
lost the value of our blood, our citizens are dying everyday, our soldiers are
martyred each passing day, dignity of women is being evaporated on daily basis,
our institutions are weakened each day while our law-enforcing agencies are
disrespected by millions of us. Indeed, the dignity of our land is in jeopardy
and we have failed to offer protection to our homeland and left it to itself.
Then why to blame the leaders?