It has been more than 6 decades this country called Pakistan got its
independence from colonial powers. Six decades is a long time, good enough to
turn a new born state into a super power.
It is not matter of twisting words or assuming that length of period can
be lucrative and fruitful enough as to make a nation superpower, but a fact in
the shape of Peoples Republic of China . It is time long enough for a
super power like Union of Social Soviet Republics to break, as well. Unfortunately, Pakistan which was fifth strongest
state in the mid 1900’s is standing in the column of those nations who were
unable to bear the tremors and toils of time and fell victim to the
conspiracies of disintegration.
Analysis of the prevailing situations during the past era, allows it to comfortably
deduce that this disintegration was result of our own choices. “Choice” is not picking up one thing out of
multiple options; neither does it mean that it has to be deliberate. Choice is the state of mind which persuades
individuals, groups and nations to adopt a particular option. “Choice” is the inside fiber of a group which
ultimately forms a nation. The strength
of fiber determines the path this band will follow.
Looking back at the history reveals that atrocities by the colonial
regime on the Muslims of subcontinent in connivance with the influential Hindu
community led to the formation of Muslim League. The organization strived to acquire a
separate homeland for the Muslims of subcontinent and achieved the objective
owing to their sincerity and faithfulness.
But immediately on emergence of this nation these soldiers of nation
were surrounded by opportunists, charlatans and hypocrites. Though the country was desired for the
Muslims of the region, but mandate of The Leader was clear that every citizen
of this country to practice his or her own religion and allowed to visit the
places of their worship without any restriction; may it be Hindus, Christians,
Sikhs or Muslims. Likewise, the dream of
sincerest freedom movement leaders was to develop a great and strong Pakistan ,
second to none. Though “Second to None”
is a very small phrase nevertheless of this fact it engulfs a world in itself.
It speaks of their vision with regards to economy, civic sense, welfare,
defense, conduct, amenities, technology, sincerity, honesty, faithfulness,
unity, discipline and the list is never ending.
It was not only a vision rather practical demonstration of these traits
even when subcontinent was still undivided.
Liaquat Ali Khan’s Budget in pre-partition era is a glaring example of
what he would have preferred in the independent country he was striving for. A budget, which defines an economic system
for the people and reflecting elements of Islamic Economic System. A system, where a person, who derives more
from the soil has to contribute largest share in the tax collection
system. A budget encouraging control of
profit margins at lower levels, so that distribution of wealth and price hike
remains under control. Unfortunately,
after the creation of this country ever greedy opportunist resorted to keeping
all the wealth among themselves and the term of 22 families came into
existence.
The country was forced to implement policies contrary to human values
and basic ideology. Influential people
continued to grab the reigns of power and twisted the policies to safe guard
their interest at the cost of national interest. Today we stand at a dilemma which is not
economically mendable. Bank account of
few individuals soaring with riches, basic cost of living touching the heights
of inflation, amenities taking up face of calamities, rich becoming richer,
poor becoming poorer, majority of the country’s population in misbalanced state
of mind leading to crimes and suicides, religion being abused and molested for
personal / political gains, country trembling under the load of foreign loans
and rulers not ready to leave the luxuries of motorcades and red carpets.
Natural demise of Quid-e-Azam, unnatural departure of Shaheed-e-Millat
and usurping of power by conspirators and connivers”; turned the country towards
path of confirming Churchill’s words uttered at the time of British Governments’
decision in 1946. “Power will go to the hands of rascals, rouges and free
booters. Not a bottle of water or a loaf of bread will escape taxation. Only the air will be free and the blood of
these hungry millions will be on the head of Prime Minister Clement Attllee.
These are men of straw of whom no trace will be found after a few
years. They will fight among themselves
and India
will be lost in political squabbles.”
In the instable political environment military takeovers were bound to
happen, especially when the political figures used influence of uniform to
maintain in power. Each military ruler
ended up with high ambitions, but ingratiating natured people were able to
mould the flow of action from sincerity towards eccentricity. In the wake of blindness loyalty towards
country turned into self praise and narcissistic approach. Dreams of were woven
and all the forces were diverted to make these dreams come true. The worst part is all these people who
succeeded each other and became indispensable, never thought that the
graveyards are full of indispensable people.
They forgot that these attempts were being made by Pharaohs, Romans,
Mughals, Mangols, etc etc, but none of them survived the decisions of nature
and had to surrender to the call from Emperor of the Universe.
The never ending desire for power to satisfy the ulterior motives of
individuals has left the country in the tiff of illiterate, short sighted,
hoodlums, hooligans, extremist and goons.
