Why I Love Pakistan

Where we love is home-

home that our feet may leave,
but not our hearts.
Oliver W. H.
I love Pakistan more than my own life because my existence has no value apart from it. I love it because
I owe my life to it. If I have to give reasons for my love with Pakistan, I can say that it commands my love for
being the land which begot me and which still sustains me. It is not surprising that a person loves his home and
family. It is because he is bound to it with ties that are known and felt by every one of us. It is ungrateful to
betray one’s benefactor. So I can never think of feeling anything except love for my country.
The culture and civilization of this country is felt in my blood. What I am is very deeply connected with
Pakistan and cannot be separated from it as a part of the body cannot be separated from it without bitter pain.
The atmosphere around me is the outcome of centuries of development. I am proud of the culture heritage of
Pakistan which sustains me and my countrymen. If I disown these bonds, nobody can be more ungrateful. As is
remarked by someone,
“More deadly than a serpent’s tooth is an ungrateful child.”
There is another reason for my love with Pakistan. Since the decline of the Muslim rule in Indo-Pakistan,
the Muslims had a very bad time. With the efforts of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, his friends and followers, the
Muslims of that time realized their condition. Then under the inspiring leadership of the Quaid-e-Azam, they
fought for the creation of Pakistan. Pakistan came into being in August 1947 for which we had to give great
sacrifices. Millions of people lost their lives and homes. Such a dearly bought prize cannot be neglected. My
love has immense depth for this reason too.
Enriched with fascinating landscape, my country justifies my crazy love with it. It boasts of the scenic
beauty that it possesses. We have the beautiful waterfalls, soothing lakes, mighty mountains, lush green valleys,
snowcapped peaks and roaring rivers in the northern areas of our country. The three of the world’s biggest and
most spectacular ranges, the Himalaya, the Karakoram, the Hindukush enhance its natural beauty. With the
height of 8,611 metres, the world’s second highest mountain, K2, is the irresistible attraction for the tourists all
over the world.
We love Pakistan not because it has imposing and beautiful buildings, or it has vast tracts of fertile land
and gardens, or it abounds with fine places of natural scenery. All these things are possessed by other countries
of the world, perhaps in a better measure and on a grander scale. We love Pakistan because of its men. Men in
the real sense of the word make or unmake nations. The Pakistanis are generous, caring and upright in their
dealings.
There are many other Pakistani girls and boys like me.
All those gems need, is a little bit of polishing.
Arfa Karim
 My Pakistan is a piece of land where I can practise my religious values freely and uninterruptedly. I can
call for the prayer, offer the prayer, slaughter heifer in the name of Allah, and build a mosque for the Muslim
community. My country also respects the rights of the minorities. They are allowed to follow their teachings
the way they want.
Diversity of culture is another element making my country loveable. From Karachi to Khyber, many
ethnic groups are to be seen: Punjabis, Sindhis, Baloch, Pashtuns, Kashmiris, Hazaras, Makranis, and Baltis.
Variety of culture and lifestyle of each group beautifies our country to a greater extent. Since they are so versatile
and captivating, they are likely to attract not only locals but also foreigners.
My Pakistan is a gateway to Islam in sub-continent. This is the land where Muhammad Bin Qasim
brought the torch of Islam and where the great Mughals ruled for centuries. It is dear to me also for the sacrifices
made by our ancestors to win this homeland. We had to struggle hard to liberate it from the clutches of the
English imperialists and prejudiced Hindus. Our brave soldiers like Major Aziz Bhatti shed their blood to
protect this land from the evil designs of the aggressors. Every handful of its dust is mixed with the blood of
these martyrs. The bones of our illustrious ancestors are buried in this country and make this land sacred to us.
This is my homeland, no one can kick me out.
Yasser Arafat
Nature too seems to be adorable with my Pakistan. My country has been blessed with four weather
seasons. It has summer to let us enjoy bathing in the swimming pool; it has autumn to let us fill with nostalgia
for past days; it has winter allowing us to enjoy dry-fruit, grill fish, cozy jackets and sunbath; it has spring to
soothe us with lush greenery and flowery scents in air; it has rainy season to let us plunge into romanticism.
I love Pakistan also because of its interest in my well-being. It is only in Pakistan that I enjoy full security
of life, prosperity and honour. I can buy here any kind of property, establish any kind of business, or join any
government service. It is only in Pakistan that I enjoy the right to vote and can stand as a candidate for any
office, even of the President of Pakistan. The rights and liberties available to me in this country cannot be
guaranteed by any other government under the sun.
Last but not least there are a few things in my country that I take pride in. my country excels in a number
of fields. Hardly is there any area where my country has not made its presence felt positively. In academics,
sports, military exercises, literature, science and technology, and music, my Pakistan has created innumerable
celebrities. It has earned me a bright name in the whole world.
Pakistan not only means freedom and independence but the Muslim Ideology
which has to be preserved, which has come to us as a precious gift and
treasure and which, we hope other will share with us.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah