Newsweek called Pakistan “the most dangerous nation in the world.” Western media calls Pakistan “a power-keg waiting to explode,” while their military describes us as “being in a fight for our national existence.” The world that we all claw and fight to get visas to visit, live and study in believe that Pakistanis are “barbarians,” “terrorists sympathizers,” and “too illiterate to expect better of.” This is our Pakistan to the world. This not our Pakistan to us.

61 years ago, when Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Quaid-e-Azam stood before a thunderous crowd in Lahore, he showed us our destiny:

We have achieved our cherished goal of freedom and have established Pakistan as an independent, sovereign State, fifth largest in the world. That freedom can never be attained by a nation without suffering and sacrifice has been amply borne out  by the recent tragic happenings in this subcontient. We are in the midst of unparalleled difficulties and untold sufferings; we have been through dark days of apprehension and anguish; but I can say with confidence that with courage and self-reliance and by the Grace of God, we shall emerge triumphant.

Our Pakistan, today, faces threats to its stability and existence from both internal and external forces. Through co-ordinated campaigns, the world opinion is being turned against our Pakistan as “a terrorist state,” “failed state,” and “a haven for terrorists.”

Internally, foreigners to our soil have made it a battleground for their own “quasi-religious” battles with the West and made us feel unsafe in our own homes and office. This is not our Pakistan.

Our Pakistan is a proud, independent, sovereign State whose borders are non-negotiable. But our nation has been used and abused by numerous pretenders to the throne and jackals masked as friends, while true allies and leaders where pushed aside for personal gain. These abuses have made Pakistani turn against Pakistani for personal and political gain damaging our national unity. These abuses have made our Pakistan a victim of terrorism and violence that has caused our proud nation’s reputation to be damaged.

The words of the Quaid give us inspiration:

Do not for a moment imagine that your enemies can ever succeed in their designs. But at the same time do not make light of the situation facing you. Search your hearts and whether you have done your part in the construction of this new and mighty State.

Do not be over whelmed by the enormity of the task. There is many an example in history of young nations building themselves up by sheer determination and force of character. You are made of sterling material and are second to none. Why should you also not succeed like many others, like your own forefathers. You have only to develop the spirit of the “Mujahids”. You are a nation whose history is replete with people of wonderful grit, character and heroism. Live up to your traditions and add to it another chapter of glory.

Our Pakistan’s history is full of examples when the people were called upon to save the nation from internal and external threats. Independence in 1947. The 1965 War with India. The 1971 war with India. 1988 and the March to Democracy with Benazir Bhutto. October 2005 when Pakistan shook and crumbled under nature’s fury. These years mark historic times in Pakistan when the nation banded together with one vision, one call, one mission: Save Pakistan.  Read more »