Pakistan faces problems but these can be resolved if we strive to eliminate sectarian, ethnic, communal differences
KARACHI: It was devastating to know that a bus in Karachi was ruthlessly fired at and that at least 43 people became victims of this act of terror. Communal and sectarian prejudice is now deeply embedded in our society, which is a frightening prospect for the future of our country. Even so, such inhumane acts of sheer cruelty are enough to invoke tears in anyone’s eyes, whatever sect, religion or community they may belong to. The attack at a Bohra mosque during Friday prayers a few months back was a similar act of terror, not to mention the attack on churches in Lahore and Peshawar in recent years. There have also been countless sectarian attacks that have been carried out in major cities of the country.
Pakistan faces huge problems but these can be resolved if only all of us strive to eliminate sectarian, ethnic and communal differences that have been sown into our hearts resulting in utter anarchy and helplessness. People are no more moved to tears seeing the misery of their fellow beings in the news. And even if they do, then a mere click of the remote is enough to put an end to this ‘emotional’ behaviour.
With the growing violence and hatred in the country, the enemy grows more powerful. In order to combat this evil, we must unite and start protecting and caring for each other. Most importantly, the government must take elaborate measures to provide security to everyone in the country, and by everyone I mean people belonging to all sects and religions.
Aliza Anees
Published in The Express Tribune, May 14th, 2015.
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