Pakistan Day is a day to revive our pledge for democratic Pakistan: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri
Pakistan Day is also a day for self-appraisal and accountability at both individual and collective levels. We need to ask ourselves whether we have been able to make Pakistan a truly democratic, welfare, Islamic state as envisioned by the founding fathers; whether the fruits of freedom have reached the common man; whether our political system enjoys broad-based support and ownership; whether rule of law and equality of opportunity hold sway; whether democratic institutions have taken root and grown larger than individuals manning them; whether common man feels truly empowered. read more...