Pakistan was created as a Muslim state where power belongs to Allah, laws align with Quran and Sunnah, and human rights and justice are upheld. Yet today, human rights abuses, gender-based violence, and suppression of free expression remain widespread. Poverty has risen from 39.8% to 44.7%, and education in marginalised areas suffers due to neglect.
Social inequality, poverty, and violations of basic rights obstruct Islamic unity. These problems demand urgent reform. It is time to prioritise real change rather than celebrating independence as a façade.
ZUBAIDA ALAM,
Hub.