The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is near to celebrate its 75th birthday. And it is a moment of immense pleasure and gratitude. It has stood out in front of the world as a nation which is not an essay standing. This land is home to above 22 million people from different backgrounds. It never allows discrimination based on differences nor does it encourage to degrade someone. It has enshrined all under one flag that is white and green with the mark of moon and star. Today it has everything that it owns and it has proved to be a democratic country. The national anthem is the sole message to the people of the country and the world. The well-formatted constitutions are far behind flaws. There are no forces that can defeat its forces. There might be a place like this.
However, it was not this nor its name was Pakistan. It has got a long dreadful history with joyful victories. If we look back then it takes us to the ideology of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan that he presented in 1866 with the title “Two-nation Theory.” That was not just an idea but a meaningful step to take over the sufferings of the Muslims in the sub-continent. It took time in the formulation of the ideology yet it is at the expanse of many lives. It provoked Allama Muhammad Iqbal to think about the Muslims of the sub-continent. It led him to motivate and unite the leaders of the nation. The thinker and poet of the east had given his full energy in the formation of this land. He did not get the chance to enjoy the result of his effort but millions of folks are enjoying it today.
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah came out to advocate a platform to formulate the ideology. The foundation of the All Indian Muslim League in 1906 became the base for building the ideology. This might party gathered leaders of the true spirit and one ambition.
Chaudhry Rahmat Ali coined the name “Pakistan” for it in 1933 even before its birth. He did not just coin the name but demanded all the Muslim states of the sub-continent. Even after the independence, he took the issue of unequal division to the United Nation. This country is not from the efforts of individuals yet it involved families. Ali brothers had been in the front line to struggle for the movement.
This country is the result of different movements starting from Aligarh Movement, Round Table conferences, Khilafat Movement, Shimla Delegation, and many others till Lahore Resolution 1940. It was never possible without the struggle of all the legendary leaders
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah father of the nation had struggled even more than a father. He was in a war inside out. He never led the inside war destruction to influence the outside struggle. The selfless Quaid had taken this land at the cost of his health. He had given shape to the ideology of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, vision to the dream of Allama Iqbal, accomplished the efforts of Sir Aga Khan and all the leaders of the Muslim League, and land for the name “Pakistan” designed by Rahmat Ali and the majority of the Muslims of sub-continent.
This land is at the high cost of sacrifices so think once while uttering a single word about it. Go through the history before betraying it. Seek the truth before blaming. Read the constitution before taking violating rules. Listen to the anthem before listening to outside.
Today Pakistan is Pakistan but we have to make it Azeem Tar (greatest), today we are a nation but we need to stand as one nation (AikQaum) and we have to give meaning to the struggles of our leaders. Let’s contribute on your behalf and honor your dignity. It is your Pakistan, my Pakistan, and Quaid’s Pakistan.
