05-07-2006, 10:03 PM
<b>Proud to be a Pakistani</b>
<i><b>By Saba Hamid</b></i>
http//www.newsline.com.pk/NewsAug2005/survey2005.htm
On August 14, all Pakistanis will take to the streets waving the national flag, dance to blaring jingoistic music and celebrate the birth of their nation. But what exactly are we celebrating?
Today, we are a nation that stands tall, but do we stand proud? What do we consider vital for Pakistan's progress? What would we change if we ruled the country? Which Pakistanis make us proud? Whom would we like to disown? Which are our proudest moments?
In this special August 14 survey, we ask fellow Pakistanis from all walks of life to share their opinions about our country. While some have answered candidly, others have chosen the path of discretion. Their responses are revealing. For example 64 per cent are proud to be Pakistani, while 22 per cent remain ambivalent and most cite the fall of East Pakistan as the nation's most degrading moment.
Our nation was formed with only the purest intentions, so what went wrong along the way?
Q1 Are you proud to be a Pakistani? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Q2 In your opinion, what were the highest and lowest points in Pakistan's history?
Q3 Which are the three Pakistanis you are proud of and three Pakistanis you are disappointed in?
Q4 You are President. Which three things would you change?
<i><b>By Saba Hamid</b></i>
http//www.newsline.com.pk/NewsAug2005/survey2005.htm
On August 14, all Pakistanis will take to the streets waving the national flag, dance to blaring jingoistic music and celebrate the birth of their nation. But what exactly are we celebrating?
Today, we are a nation that stands tall, but do we stand proud? What do we consider vital for Pakistan's progress? What would we change if we ruled the country? Which Pakistanis make us proud? Whom would we like to disown? Which are our proudest moments?
In this special August 14 survey, we ask fellow Pakistanis from all walks of life to share their opinions about our country. While some have answered candidly, others have chosen the path of discretion. Their responses are revealing. For example 64 per cent are proud to be Pakistani, while 22 per cent remain ambivalent and most cite the fall of East Pakistan as the nation's most degrading moment.
Our nation was formed with only the purest intentions, so what went wrong along the way?
Q1 Are you proud to be a Pakistani? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Q2 In your opinion, what were the highest and lowest points in Pakistan's history?
Q3 Which are the three Pakistanis you are proud of and three Pakistanis you are disappointed in?
Q4 You are President. Which three things would you change?