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The wave of Arab spring, though, has halted, yet its effects are still omnipresent. Agitation of Thai people against their government shows the nexus with this wave that is sweeping the governments away. Being myself a victim of similar circumstances, I was compelled to think that how we escaped this wave. We, the Pakistanis, are in effect inarticulate, and fight for our rights with inanition. At present, we are bearing numerous of problems patiently, without doing something new to attract the attention of those at the helm of affairs. We look much keen for an everlasting peace in our country but it looks evermore elusive today.
This is the 21st century wherein the robots are doing the work for man in almost every walk life. But, ironically, in this age of infotech, we are not slightly capable of making the most of it. We are a nation failed by the futile policies adopted by our successive rulers and today we are known as beggars in the world’ and ‘beggars can’t be choosers’. Here, the burning question is: ‘How we can get out of this quagmire and refute the allegations made on us?’
Instead of mitigating the throes of the common people, our government is applying absurd and outdated methods to vex the nation. Chronic problems of energy and gas crises, monster of corruption, conundrum of fair merit, character assassination of our political rivals, extreme poverty, unbridled increase in population, all-pervasive nepotism and cronyism, unfair dispensation of sources, unchecked spree of terrorism, incessant targeted killings in Karachi and Balochistan, soaring inflation, increasing environmental pollution, threatening global warming, chequered negotiations with Taliban, to name some, are the most fundamental problems of a common Pakistani.
To live with these hurdles is, undoubtedly, much troublesome and vexing. All these hurdles are related, directly or indirectly, with the government but it seems indifferent to public woes and no heed is being paid to resolve these issues. In these circumstances, when we have suffered a lot, we have to become united as a true nation. In developed countries, if the fares of transport are increased illegitimately, people throng at public places to record their protest. Besides, they compel the government to do justice with the people. On the contrary, we become the victim of every arrow thrown and every bomb dropped by the government on the poor people. We are compelled to bear all the wrongdoings of the rulers. Even the freedom of speech’one of our fundamental rights’ is curbed and we are deprived of this effective tool to make our voice heard.
The present grim situation calls for a revolution. Though it’s a long process that requires sacrifices as well as courage and valiance, yet it has become inevitable. History is replete with examples where people offered numerous sacrifices and subsequently they succeeded in achieving their goals. In recent past, some new countries have got freedom through a public revolution while some are on the verge of revolution.
Che Guevara once said, ‘The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall. So, revolutions have to be caused by the individuals. Politically, economically, socially and religiously, how long can we live on hollow hopes and dimming expectations? We have to raise voice for our fundamental rights.
At present, we are directionless crowd. People want a charismatic and committed leadership and this is the very thing which we have been deprived of. Each and every work needs proper time, strenuous efforts and great enthusiasm and calls for toil and moil. In this regard, we have grievances with the absurd policies of our ruling elite. For instance, Nawaz Sharif is at the helm for the third time, but in his current tenure what steps he has taken for the betterment of the nation? His much trumpeted ‘Youth Loan Scheme’ could not mitigate the miseries of young generation.
In India ‘Aam Aadmi Party’ has set a fabulous example for every oppressed and wronged person to stand up for his rights. The nations which have crossed the fire bridge of revolution are fast travelling on the path of success. Japan and China can be true role models for us as their development has been remarkable because they have made relentless efforts to reinvigorate their countries from every aspect. On the contrary, we are in an illusion that one day the rosy promises of our arrant politicians will be fulfilled and will change our lives. Our adversities are increasing day by day. This shows the lack of interest of our politicians towards the rights of the poor.
The present state of affairs demands that we should be liberal by thinking in order to get our rights. We have to mobilize the people under one flag, with one slogan, with a common aim; peacefully, not rebelliously. We have to struggle till the last drop of blood, because great achievements are born of great sacrifice. I do not say that we should create chaos or anarchy rather we should hold peaceful protests all over the country. Insha Allah the day is not far when we will be among the most developed countries of the world.
By:Muhammad Sharif Thebo Advocate
