The liberal lynch mob (II)

LONDON: With reference to Mahreen Khan’s article perhaps this is first time that Pakistanis have seen up close the wanton and barbaric society they live in. There is no point grovelling over how George Fulton described Sialkot, as every sane Pakistani has condemned the act and is openly declaring shame at being a Pakistani. How can anyone, after seeing such a ghastly event, stick up for their country or society?

Ms Khan’s article is laced with condescension towards a citizen of Pakistan who has every right to criticise its state of affairs. And his words, and those of Fasi Zaka, truly speak of the predicament of these Muslims and their loss in humanity. In fact, knowing that Mr Fulton is a Pakistani, picking on his British roots sounds racist in itself. The only real watershed of widespread condemnation has been from the young students from the cities and the older generation who have truly been affected by this sick event.

The writer seems to be oversensitive with reference to the Muslims aspect and the fact of the matter is that she has little or no room to defend their history given that it is dark.

Mujtaba Hyder

Published in The Express Tribune, August 29^th, 2010.