How should we celebrate?

KARACHI: This is with reference to Samia Saleem’s article “Unrest, floods dampen Independence Day spirit” (August 9). I agree with the writer. With so much chaos, violence, destruction and damage, there is hardly anything to celebrate. But I feel that it is time to help each other, to be united in the efforts of rescue and rehabilitation, and with Ramazan just round the corner, it is the best time to donate generously. Every nation faces tough times and these calamities are a test of our national integrity. It is time to rekindle our spirit of patriotism. This Independence Day, let’s celebrate hope. We must develop a positive attitude and work sincerely for our country.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 10^th, 2010.