No need to repeat what is going on in Pakistan. It is a country that is going through its most difficult time since freedom. And regretfully, there is no end in sight as for Pakistan’s troubles are concerned. Economy is terrible, law & order is deteriorating, shortage of water, electricity and other necessities are clearly vanishing. The number of unemployed youth is rising at an alarming rate in the country. The government is trying to stabilize the country, but the mess that we see in Pakistan today is not going to get cleaned, or even fixed in years, if not decades.
Even today, it is heartbreaking to see that the politicians are unable to speak with one voice about almost every issue whether it is the economy, law & order or even the future course that the country must take. People are cynical, everyone complains that the government is not doing anything, and the cycle of vicious rumors and anger towards other countries keeps multiplying without any reason.
For a foreigner traveling in Urban Pakistan it would be impossible to even imagine the coming violent storm that the country faces. All seems well on the surface as one sees brand new automobiles from all over the world in Pakistan. Also, it is very easy to buy almost anything that one can imagine, be it clothing from America or Europe, food items, footwear or everything else that money can buy is available in ample quantity. But, this façade masks the true Pakistan which is poor, hungry, tired, bitter and ready to give up. That is what scares me the most. Lack of hope is the motivation for taking up arms. Therefore, it would be wise for the government to address the issues that matter the most and that are directly linked with the well being of ordinary Pakistanis.
In Pakistan, the gap between rich and poor is disturbing and it could hurt the future of Pakistan unless Pakistan’s sleeping politicians wake up.
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