Diversity of Pakistan

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7. A well wisher  emailed a series of pictures of  Pakistan taken by an American and published  under the heading of “Diversity of Pakistan “ .

Looking at the pictures , I dared  to question myself  if  I am confused ? Yes sir , I am confused . Which is Pakistan , I belong ? And which Islam,  I belong ? 

From the beginning ,I had been taught at home and in the mosque that Allah is One , the belief in the Prophet ( Peace and Blessings of Allah  be upon him ) , the Quran and the Day of Judgement . And seek help from Allah in moments of distress . What represents Islam at least in Pakistan is anything but Islam in its true spirit .

My forefathers , my parents and we were/are educated but old fashioned Muslims . My father was deeply devoted to me because I was the only child . But when it came to discipline , he was very severe particularly coming before sunset  . However when I joined service , he allowed me late nights . By then , my habits had been firmed up . My children and I try to lead a straight forward life even though we are highly educated . Never the less we gape in awe at the ‘swanky’ scenes ,  beach and all night parties and the party dresses worn by ladies from the elite . Facebook showed a picture of a  Pakistani female in the nude.

My confusion is that that kind of societies can be found everywhere in the world even in posh places in India .What was , and is , the difference between India and Pakistan ? Why create a

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separate country  “ for the Muslims”? Who  can and who will pay the compensation for the lives lost during Partition ? My family opted for Pakistan . We lost lives and property .