PAKISTAN is a special gift from Allah, given to us as a result of the prophecies of our Prophet, the Messenger of the World, Muhammad (PBUH).

Those with insight liken it to the she-camel of Prophet Saleh (PBUH); therefore, whoever pursues it with hostility or ill will in any manner, Allah Almighty will disgrace them, Insha’Allah!

Pakistan and Islam are two sides of the same coin.

The establishment of the God-given state is undoubtedly a testament to the wisdom, foresight, sincerity and insight of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Allama Iqbal’s dream and Quaid-e-Azam’s vision for Pakistan were to establish a free state where democracy thrives and the government is accountable to the people, where human rights are protected, accompanied by freedom, sovereignty, justice and fairness.

Today, March 23rd questions us: Have we succeeded in making our beloved homeland a free, sovereign and stable Islamic welfare state?

If not, then what are the fundamental reasons for this?

We need not only answers to these questions but also to identify the responsible parties and to develop comprehensive and solid policies for the future of national development and prosperity.

At the time of Pakistan’s establishment, we were one nation; thus, the help and support of Allah, the Almighty, were with us.

However, just 25 years later, the greed for power of adventurers led to the separation of Western Pakistan, now known to the world as Bangladesh, from us.

Our integrity and sovereignty were attacked and Eastern Pakistan was severed from us.

Once again, on August 5, 2019, our jugular vein was cut when the special status of occupied Kashmir was revoked and seized.

It is very unfortunate that we haven’t progressed beyond speeches and holding conferences about Pakistan.

As a nation, we have become lost in the chaotic crowds of millions in the remaining half of the country, which the hungry elite have turned into a hub of corruption, plunder, nepotism, sectarianism and lawlessness.

March 23, 1940, is the starting point........

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