How far we have fallen

When I observe the current situation in Pakistan, I can't help but draw parallels with the pre-partition era. I begin to think that perhaps we are not putting in enough effort to empower ourselves, failing to provide a platform for our younger generation to become independent. The political landscape appears to be plagued by leaders who, once in power, seek ways to manipulate the public, hinder the progress of the younger generation, and entangle our nation in the webs of servitude. It is disheartening that we often fail to learn from our past. Thousands of students leave the country each year to pursue higher education abroad, attempting to secure foreign nationalities.

Our young people, equipped with valuable skills, end up working for other countries, which is a telling symptom of the lack of quality education within our nation. Unfortunately, if our political leaders and those claiming to govern Pakistan do not emulate the footsteps of our true leaders who granted us this freedom, we may face dire consequences. Now is the opportune moment to construct a framework to fortify the foundational pillars of our nation, ensuring a robust and developed country.

Saifurrehman Burki

Peshawar