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Who Shuhadas are? Can you imagine?
Fariyal Mir
Who Shuhadas are? is a small question but the most difficult one to be answered and imagined. Words do not hold the power to describe the sacrifices of Shuhadas and no language can explain them so. Pakistan has its history of Shuhada before and after Independence. The armed forces of Pakistan have always been in the frontline of devotion and sacrifices. They are trained in ways that they see nothing when there is a threat than to sacrifices and protect. For them life is Pakistan and martyrdom is a price for it. They are the most generous and chosen people who cannot be compared. Though martyrs are folk like us but are very different and special. These high profile people also belong to a family, community, and region but for them, everything belongs to this land of Pakistan.
We cannot narrate the sacrifices of the people for the independence of this country because they are speechless. Let’s try to narrate the stories of the Shuhadas who devoted their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. Most of the Shuhadas of the wars have embraced martyrdom at the youngest age. Who they were? Some were the eldest of their parents and others were the middle one and youngest. Some were having other siblings as well whereas a few were single children of their parents. Some were married and others were yet to be married. Some were fathers to their children and many were expecting to be fathers. All of them were full of plans about their family’s future but ended them for the sake of their country. Armed forces always preferred the country over their family and this is the evidence of their devotion.
I am moved by this verse that:
“Koi Hamain Kia Khaak Mara Ga
Ham Tu Talabgar Hotay Hay Subha Sham Shahadad k”
The spirited people have proved this verse and themselves in all the wars. They countered back so efficiently and saved the independence of this land. One of the poets well described all the Shuhadas in a couplet that:
“Lagana Aag Jo Aya Tha Ashiyana ko
Wo Shoghla Apna Lahoo Sa Buja Diya Tum Nay”
It is not easy even to think about Shogla Bujana Lahoo says. But Shuhadas have done it. The most horrifying moment must be the one when you are near to death. And when death is violent then it is even more difficult to be imagined but Shuhadas have seen the cold face of death and smiled on it. They have seen the iron hand of death but shacked with them without hesitation. They jumped into the fire of the enemy to secure a high place in paradise. Their hearts must be full of love and worries about the future of their family but country loves always prevails. Armed forces never promise of their return back. A verse well defined their notion that:
“Ham Mout Sa Ishq Karnay Wala Ashaq Hay
Ham Say Kabi Zindagi Ka Soda Mat Karna”
We cannot express our gratitude to all the Shuhadas because you people are the worthiest beings: the poet has forced the words to describe you and said:
“Shaheedan-e-Wattan K Hosila Tha Deed K Qabil
Wohn Par Shukaar Karta Tha Jahan Par Sabar Mushkil Tha”
You people are being missed but you are the pride of the soil. #PakistanArmy#Zindabad
HAZARGANJI-CHILTAN NATIONAL PARK
The creator has blessed Pakistan with all sorts of beauty spots. Every province, city, town, and the village is uniquely designed. Some are full deserts with glittering sand. Others are vast plain best for cultivation and many others are dense with forests. Whereas the northern sides are surrounded by dry heightened mountains and some green-covered hilltops. Some mountains are whitened with snow and are home to spring water. In nutshell, Pakistan has every quality of beauty.
But today we will focus on the Baluchistan side. It is the largest province of Pakistan that has distinct landscapes. Its distinct features may rarely be found elsewhere in the world. From its high mountains to its vast deserts, it provides a variety that suffices to fulfill all sorts of tourists’ wanderlust. Yet there are many things yet to be discovered. The capital of Baluchistan Quetta has its own worth of beauty. It is known as the fruit basket of Pakistan. So let’s explore the national park located in Quetta.
Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park
The park is located in the Suleiman mountain range, about 20 km southwest of Quetta. The area is mountainous with precipitous slopes divided by ravines. The park has been named Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park because Chiltan Hills and Hazar Ganji Range lie west and east of it. You know the word “Hazarganji” means a thousand treasures, and there was a time when it was believed that a thousand treasures are hidden under the mountains of this park. The national park is home to some of the rarest species like Chiltan ibex and Suleiman markhor (wild goat), the national animal of Pakistan. These species are endangered one so that the national park was established in 1980 to preserve them. This park is extended to about 15,555 hectares and provides a safe and secure environment for breeding these endangered species.
Moreover, the park is upgraded with different facilities like a history museum, picnic spots, and accommodation in rest houses. From the museum, one can gain detailed information about the animals found in this park and other areas of the province. The biodiversity of the park is impressive.
Animal Species
As it is home to around 30 species of mammals including nine species of large mammals and 21 species of small ones. There are approximately 300-400 rare Suleiman markhor and about 800 Chiltan ibexes. Apart from these mammals, Urial sheep are also found on the western slopes between 1500m and 2100m. Other faunas include striped hyena, red fox, Balochistan leopard, caracal, common jackal, Indian crested porcupine, and desert hare.
Bird Species
Besides these rare mammals, 120 species of avifauna can also be found in this park, out of which, 36 are resident, and 84 are migratory. The avifauna here comprises the rare Houbara bustard, griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures, long-billed pipit, Eastern Orphean warbler, variable wheatear, blue rock thrush, whinchat, white-browed bush chat, Indian scops owl, Indian cuckoo, European bee-eater, chukar partridge, laggard falcon, peregrine falcon, and Lichtenstein’s desert finch. However, in winters, birds like the crested honey buzzard also make Hazarganji Chiltan National Park their home. Whereas, in the summer, the park is used for breeding by some of the unique species like the European nightjar.
The ecological diversified park also provides shelter to 30 species of reptiles. Though the park is not densely covered with trees, quite a few Pashtun junipers, pistachio, almond, and ash trees can be found here.
Moreover, Hazarganji Chiltan National Park provides a serene and healthy environment to its visitors. People who love hiking must visit this beautiful site as it allows for a satisfying experience for the hikers. This park is a package of all-in-one. So why not visit this amazing place and boost your knowledge as well.
Suggestion:
There are many places in Baluchistan that should be explored. And for that, the government needs to support and encourage researchers to reach out and explore them. This can benefit both the locals and also can generate revenue at a national level. Therefore,take a step and introduce the world to beautifully natural Pakistan.
Muhammad Mahmood Alam, often referred to as M.M. Alam, was a legendary Pakistani fighter pilot who gained fame during the 1965 Pak-Indo War. He is celebrated for his exceptional skills and courage in combat, particularly for downing five Indian Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft in a single dogfight in less than a minute. This remarkable achievement earned him the nickname “Little Dragon” and solidified his reputation as one of Pakistan’s most celebrated fighter pilots.
M.M. Alam’s extraordinary feat of shooting down five enemy aircraft in such a short span of time is still regarded as one of the most significant accomplishments in aerial combat history. He was an inspiration to generations of Pakistani pilots and remains a symbol of bravery and skill in the Pakistan Air Force’s history.
While the term “Top Gun” is often associated with elite fighter pilots, it’s essential to note that M.M. Alam achieved legendary status not only within Pakistan but also on the international stage due to his exceptional combat performance. His legacy as a real-life “Top Gun” endures in the annals of aviation history
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