At non defensive position

Defence day is being observed today to reminisce the audacious and unflinching endeavor of Pakistan armed forces. Each year this day thrill and galvanize the sentiments of nation having polarized notions regarding patriotism even. Every passing year this day bring about a different meaning to me. while recalling the sense of feeling I had in mind in my childhood or early teenhood was just more or less being obsessive about the fighter planes, patriotism, creaseless uniforms of our soldiers and a heroic character which every single Pakistani aspire of. Even today, lingering with the reflections of their charismatic aura conditions at present are not just as simple as romanticizing this day. The armed institutions, notably pak army is depicting some what strange sense of its poise and existence due to the ones at the helm. One can’t deny the fact of strengthening its area of defence should be the prime objective of any serving caretaker of the nation. But a catch -22 state is prevailing. The transition is advancing towards affirming its standing on the cost of repudiating people’s emotions and values. the stout-hearted soldiers who have obligated not to waste a single moment in endangering his life for its country fellows is today get eulogized by dragging them to the bloody gallows, merely in the name of retaining law and order state of affairs. On the other hand, savior is not safe even and becoming the victim of resentment of their dependents. The never-ending threats by our adversaries and allies which later become the basis of substantiating the pretexts of increasing defence budget are not actually subverting the state and destructive to the deprived country men. It is in reality the malfunctioning by our own guardians causing devastation and destabilization.

Entire social, economic and political infrastructure is at crossroads and they key actor playing its part in this turmoil, willingly or unwillingly is one of the high stance armed institution. the real reason after all the chaos so far is the inborn tendency of being more actively at hand for performing someone else responsibility rather than doing one’s own.

Nevertheless, with all the disturbing status, I would like to find my way in rejoicing this day with old romanticism.