Let us take responsibility to build a better Pakistan

Pakistan by Ahsan S.

I was going to share photo of Northern Pakistan. But that is only 20 % of us. Most in my circle, who have moved abroad, miss these roads and trees. The rickshaw and scooter. Light streaks beaming through trees. Horns on roads. Carts beside roads. People who were born here. Raised here. They miss this country more than all of their life. They are in Europe, Australia and USA. But have this faith, they all love Pakistan. They all want to come back. Build a home here. Raise their kids with their closed ones. Teach them meaning of being Pakistani.

If you are living in Pakistan. You are lucky. More lucky than someone driving Mercedes in USA. More lucky than people who have built excessive wealth. More lucky than all the other people, who are away from their homes. This matti (mud), it is a blessing. It is fuel to our lungs. It lets us live, smile, cheer and make loud noises on these curvy roads. It is desi and green. It is Pakistan.

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We have a home, where we can live the life irrespective of what other states think of us. We can live according to Islam. We can give Athan. We can write Quran. We can preach the Prophet. We can defend him. And his Allah’s religion. All without any hurdles and obstacles. Just because, our mosques are open.

Fear and Uncertainty

Lockdown by Joshua Rawson-Harris

Shops are getting closed. People are in self-quarantine. Fear is looming around us. Apocalypse is near. We all might die of this disease. There might be no future for our children. World is literally going down. Tomorrow, it is possible all of us get sick. In one month, if it is not controlled, it is possible world’s population reduces 50 %. It is an exponential graph. And fear of it overrunning us is justified.

In all this chaos, we are resorting to endless criticism. Un necessarily shaking the weakened morale. Not thinking, it is only creating more panic. Un necessarily sharing pictures of coffins in Italy and stats from BBC, is only spreading fear and panic. Government is not listening to you. Your points are valid. These are truly needed at this hour. But the forum of your talk; whatsapp status, tweet and post on facebook are not the platforms to share it. It is to act on the safety precautions and spreading all the goodness there is possible.

Act on it

Happy by MI PHAM

Do not talk about corona. Stop looking at it. Stop thinking about it. If you really care about fighting it, ignore it. Do not act stupid. Do not mingle with people. Do not get dirty. Do not take risks. But these are all the nots. There are numerous Dos that are directly linked with this virus.

1. Talk loud with your family. It should be loudest. Happiest. And brightest. Mingle with your family because, none of you are infected. Your kids and wife needs you around them. Talk them out of this fear.

2. Make an effort to raise funds for people around you. Like my brother, Huzaim, started today. He is planning to raise funds for people who are losing daily wages. You can click here to go to his facebook page to give him a little push. You can make your own facebook page, that is focused towards helping people in your community. Raise more funds that you spread more happiness.

3. Make a corona dashboard if you can code. Deploy it around. Let people take you serious. Let them look upto you. Your talks and logics are correct. Only the platform is faulty. Raise the platform where your talks are heard and acted upon. Become an example. Write blog. Only do things to fight it. Instead of sharing death-ridden photos, share good messages of hope, light and energy.

Conclusion

Vibes by MARK ADRIANE

Make a thumb rule. Talk about “good vibes only”. No boring, color less and dull critiques. Only useful, meaningful and love able talks. That lifts people’s day. That brings a smile to their face. That helps them fight this virus. That builds their immune system grow stronger.

Just like our Prime Minister said it, “This virus will spread”. Accept it. This virus will grow. More people will suffer from it. More deaths will come. It is a universal truth. Established fact. There is no running from it. Thus, it is just useless to talk about it. Talk fun, love and light. Talk nature. Talk humble. Talk. That people come near you and find courage in you.