I am a Pakistani and I Will ONLY Celebrate Independence Day When…

1. Children Can Safely Play On The Streets

The ideal Pakistan doesn’t fall prey to such issues but unfortunately, the truth differs significantly…

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2. Sectarianism Becomes A Thing Of The Past

People aren’t targeted for belonging to Christianity, for being Shia/Sunni/Ismaili or for attending a Madrassa or a school

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3. The News Is No Longer An Obituary Or Sensationalized

When responsible reporting takes place instead of graphic imagery to increase channel ratings

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4. You Take Responsibility For Your Actions Instead Of Blaming Anybody And Everybody Else

“Yeh mulk ka kya haal banaya hua hai?” “Kis ki ghalti hai?”

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5. We Will Have Leaders That Envision ‘Jinnah Ka Pakistan’

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6. You Treat Pakistan Like You Would Treat Any Country Abroad

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7. When Jinnah Gets The Respect He Deserves

#Respect

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8. Stop Corruption – Target Troublemakers Not Peacemakers

When someone does stand up against the injustices, they are subjected to the same treatment inhumanely

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9.  We Have Freedom Of Speech

Sabeen Mahmud – Founder of T2F, and many others have been brutally killed for raising their voice and standing up for a cause

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10. No One Is Above The Law

Regardless of who you are, Waderey ka beta or the country’s top model

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11. People Are Treated Equally – Regardless Of Social Status

The ‘Elite’ feel no shame in using local transport – the mark of a truly developed nation

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12. Pakistan Is Safe Enough To Host International Matches

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Gaddafi Stadium – Lahore

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National Stadium – Karachi

13. Public And Private Sector Have Standardized Quality Systems

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Private School

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14. Patriotism Will Last All Year Round Not Just On 14th August

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Only A Few Care The Rest Of The Year

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