Adil Najam
As we think of ‘independence,’ maybe we should think beyond slogans and naaras. Maybe we should think about what independence really means. Why it is important. How it is lived. Maybe Talib can help us understand all of that.
We have featured a number of videos from the BBC series Shehr Kahani (here, here). It is a wonderful series and never fails to inspire.
Dear Readers,
While All Things Pakistan has remained alive and online, it has been dormant since June 11, 2011 - when, on the blog's 5th anniversary, we decided that it was time to move on. We have been heartened by your messages and the fact that a steady traffic has continued to enjoy the archived content on ATP. While the blog itself will remain dormant, we are now beginning to add occasional (but infrequent) new material by the original authors of the blog, mostly to archive what they may now publish elsewhere. We will also be updating older posts to make sure that new readers who stumble onto this site still find it useful.
We hope you will continue to find ATP a useful venue to reflect upon and express your Pakistaniat. - Editors
Kruman: I agree with what you say however by this statement of yours, “Pakistan will not be a free nation until the corrupt and illegal military occupation of Pakistan comes to an end”, you have totally absolved the corrupt politicians of this country who have numerous times in the past, and continue to plunder.
Pakistan needs a total makeover in every aspect……..be it Politcal, Judicial, Military or Social.
This is the best video of the series, simply awe inspiring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSNjh-c91RQ
Although my nationality is British, I am a Pakistani and for most Pakistanis living in London, this day of independence is seen in a different light to those who reside in Pakistan. For us, it is a day that enables us to feel proud of who we really are and although there is so much that needs to be corrected in our country, we must not forget that WE – the people and our voice together is louder than the politicians. Independence day is an excuse for us to stand together in unity – the day that UNITY is found in each Pakistanis heart, our country will succeed … inshalla x
Daily Times today has published an op-ed titled ” Jinnah’s vision” by none other than Sharifuddin Pirzada! What an insult to the Pakistani nation!
YEH WATAN TUMHARA HAI, TUM HO PASBAAN ISS KAY