Together we stood “The history Pakistan made as Nation” a lesson for youth

For the first time the history made by Pakistan was October 1947 when Pakistan ensured its sovereignty just soon after its independence under the strategic leadership of General Sir Frank Messervy. Although it was part of Partition 1947 but this brought every youth of its time united on which the foundation of this state are based. 1956 Constituent was just after short span when we had national rule of law for guidance of youth, this was not a political party manifesto neither any leadership following but what actually a nation needed, the “Rule of law”. A skirmish at eastern front in 1958 tells us how bravely Major Tufail Shaheed (Nishan -e- Haider) fought till his last blood to ensure the trust of his nation to defend their motherland. This Historical achievement was just one of the symbols we have as “Together we stood”. September 1965, a year which is moment of pride which is not limited to those who were present in that very era, but for us and the upcoming generations of Pakistan. The way entire nation united against our adversary, especially quoting the example here ‘that despite of the element of gender difference’ which is here one of the key points to be noted that our women were ready to charge hard in Sprite of unity at that time. Categorically Madam Noor Jahan songs in war situation are practical example of steam of unity and love by women of this nation as support for their brother at border; in September 1965 war is archive of our golden history. Not only youth but women are also one of the pillars of state population which have to play their role to ensure the aura of “Together we stood”.

Economy is second most important element after primary element “security” of state, which needs the vision to run the affairs of any sovereign state, which is only possible when the vision of input in right direction is incorporated by any nation’s youth. Youth has its own parameters of obligation in their group of age which is not to divert into motorway march towards Islamabad but the attentiveness for actual cause which will brighten their future by their input to stable the national economy. By mind their own business according to their age will lessen the burden of economic setback. Remembering that why the beginning was so glorified because youth were more into their shoe, there was meaning of responsibility in our history. Whenever we have stood together we have made it. This realization will result in economic progress. We have numerous precedents in our history where by standing together youth has contributed most. All our national hero’s were among that big chunk which stood together and felt the zeal of being called Pakistani instead of any other identity they had, and this brought those opportunities on which our history is glorified. This was only possible because they stood together with their nation not with their self-interests. The classical meaning to democracy teaches us that the only “Yunra” of that democracy was “Together we stand” will raise us as visible nation.

Institutions are the drivers with the help of which nation of motivated youth can overcome all the hurdles and grow high, just not for their selves but that nation about which our founder of nation dreamed through standing together. His vision of “Unity , Faith & Discipline” is clear outline for literal meaning of “ Together we stand”. This is clear indication for that chunk of youth, who believes in finding their future goals outside Pakistan and then critic on state because they were the one who didn’t stand together and not properly followed the vision of their ancestors. Focusing the above reason of gap, its prime time of standing together as only Pakistani and then see how fantastic tea will be served to those who are behind the agenda of not letting us standing together. We have to come out of the influence of the Non state actor the contemporary “Rasputin 804” and stand together to set the example of better developing nation, 28 May 1998 was day when we stood together and emerged as nuclear state in this globalized village. This is a clear pop-up for our youth to learn from history we made by standing together.

October 2008 earth quakes were the non-traditional security threat, in which we stood together as nation and proved how united we are. About that hard time of our national history tells us that Pakistan is capable and self-sufficient to fly again and ever. This was not that old time which our youth can’t notice how united we were. It was the glimpse which assured us that “Together we stand” everywhere. If it can be few years ago then why not today, media is one of the core pillars for any state which is not source less or self-portrayed just like social media. Media is the function of collective effort to ensure authenticity which is coming from day one of our history that how we stood together. The actual true picture of inside reality, only the content on which the media is answerable to nation. It’s not the tool of flaming trend of social media plugged by foreign agenda of ambiguity among its subjects. This clarity is the need of wisdom for our youth, as nation demands its youth to stand together to flourish well by being at one page of the history. The split is violation against the principle of famous “Social Contract Theory”. Even the renowned theory for political affairs emphasis on the objectives of “Together we stand”, which every youth and its nation should inherit from our national history and should be well aware of “divide and rule” formula as diplomatic lobby.

Author’s Bio:
Waleed Khan Tarakai, the writer of this article is a diplomatic scholar holding multiple master’s degree, he got masters in International Relations from National Defence University Islamabad, then masters in Peace and Conflict Studies from University of Peshawar, another masters in Media Studies from Riphah International University Islamabad. The author has strong analytical skills of deep insight knowledge of current affairs, social issues, political movement. Tarakai keep practicing his journalist skill on different social themes hidden within society.
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