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Quetta – The All Pakistan Federation of Trade Unions Balochistan organized a one-day seminar at Khurshid Labor Hall, Quetta, in commemoration of Independence Day. The event, themed “August 14: A Day to Fulfill the Purpose of Independence,” began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by prayers for the nation’s safety, prosperity, and peace, and for the forgiveness of martyrs.
Leaders from various federations, including Muhammad Ramzan Achakzai, Abdul Hayee, Abdul Baqi Lehri, Abid Butt, Ghulam Nabi Bravhi, Muhammad Yar Alizai, Malik Muhammad Asif Awan, and Syed Agha Muhammad, addressed the seminar. They questioned whether Pakistan has achieved the goals for which it was established on August 14, 1947, emphasizing the need for honest reflection.
Speakers highlighted that despite 77 years of independence, Pakistan has yet to unite as a nation, and political, economic, and social institutions still fail to reflect a cohesive national identity. They criticized the growing trend of resolving differences through violence rather than dialogue, attributing the nation’s failure to become a united entity to the flawed policies of the privileged class.
The speakers further discussed the pre-1947 era, when British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent provided infrastructure like railways and irrigation systems, and public services operated without corruption. However, despite this progress, the people of the subcontinent considered themselves enslaved, leading to the creation of Pakistan and India based on the Two-Nation Theory. Pakistan’s founders aimed to establish an Islamic state embodying the principles of justice, equality, and accountability, akin to the State of Medina, but the country remains far from realizing these ideals.
They expressed concern over the ruling elite’s continued exploitation of the nation’s resources, leaving the majority of the population deprived of basic needs such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare. The seminar concluded with a call for the ruling class to prioritize the well-being of the common people, restore trust in the state, and work towards fulfilling the true objectives of independence. Failure to address these issues, they warned, could lead to public unrest similar to what has been witnessed in other countries.
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