We Are Here to Stay

Last year on 14^th August most people in Swat didn’t put National Flags on their houses. A dictator was still sitting in the presidency. Chief Justice was ousted; the judiciary was neither active nor free. Even our cricket was going through its darkest days.

This year on 14^th August Swatis are celebrating the independence day and flags can be seen on the houses of the people who, few days ago, were in different IDP Camps. There is a big celebratory function in Saidusharif with all the music and festivity; this was impossible when Talibans were there but now they are on the run. I am not saying Swat is back to normal, but, at least, it’s back in the hands of Pakistanis. The fact that Swat is back has established that when our Army seriously puts an effort, it succeeds. And for this, Army deserves all the tribute.

The retired general, dictator, traitor is also on the run. Although he left the presidency with guard of honor, judgment of 31^st July against his act of cowardice has made it difficult for him to keep running as article 6 of the constitution will soon the activated against him. For the first time, there is a chance that a constitution breaker will face the music.

Chief Justice, the real Chief Justice is back in the court after a historic struggle which gives the hope to the nation that together they can achieve anything. Judicial activism has returned, with Supreme Court that is free and to which people of this land are looking with a lot of expectations.

Our Cricket Team has won the world championship in, at least, T20 form of the game, and look good enough to defend the title under the new captain.

All these events has given the gloomy nation a lot to cheer and think about.

All these events are telling us there is a lot of improvement at many fronts in Pakistan.

All these events tell us there is every reason to celebrate this Independence day with all the fervor and spirit.

But This independence day should be celebrated with a strong intent that we, the Pakistanis, will also solve all the reaming problems. And for this we will work hard and fulfill all the National Duties. Let's Rise and work like our Forefathers worked under the leadership of Jinnah and got this Gift of the "Land of Pure" for us. It's Time to get it where it is supposed to be.

To sum it up ,as Ayaz Amir says in his latest article:

“One thing we can't seem to get into our heads: Pakistan is bigger and more enduring than the sum of its military or political leaders. It is bigger than its dictators, bigger than its political failures. Our political and military scumbags will ...come and go but the Himalayas will always be there as will the Arabian Sea and all the land in between”.

Happy Independence Day & Pakistan Zindabad!