Are We a Nation?

ARE WE A NATION? Maturity demands ability to accept other person’s paradigm with patience and courage. Other person’s paradigm is actually how they see the world based on their knowledge and beliefs. Unfortunately we are unfamiliar with the term called “Maturity”. Pakistani people have diversity in their thoughts and beliefs. We are so rigid in our opinions that we don’t accept other’s point of view. We are biased. Diversity in thoughts along with non-flexible attitude resulted in sectarianism which lead the country toward social, economic and religious crisis. Sectarianism detracted us from common goals. We don’t work for common cause which can lead the country towards prosperity and piece. Illiteracy and ignorance are the root cause of extremism, discrimination and prejudice. People have set their paradigms according to the family and society where they grow. We don’t bother about disrespecting other people because of their beliefs. We tease them for having diffe...