AA PAKISTANI?

WHY AM IWHY AM I PROUDPROUDOFOF BEINGBEING

Pakistan is the first Islamic state to become a nuclear power when it successfully carried out five nuclear tests at Chaghi, in the province of Baluchistan. We achieved this to get face to face.1

Well the spirituality of my homeland is not just restricted to the in-tangible belief systems. It also reflects in the splendours of Mother Nature. From the pristine peaks in the north to the mangroves of the Indus delta, Pakistan blends climates, geographies, terrains in its melting pot. Within hours of leaving an arid zone, one enters into a fertile delta. And again a few more hours put you right in front of otherworldly mountains. The deserts of Cholistan radiate the moon-light and the surreal wildernesses of Baluchistan are nothing but metaphors of spiritual beauty.

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Pakistan has the sixth largest military force in the world. Pakistan Army has a rich combat experience. This comes with fighting multiple wars throughout the short history of Pakistan. Pakistan Army recently grabbed the title of being the largest active force in the peacekeeping efforts by the United Nations.

3Pakistan has shown its presence across the world by participating in various sports. The great players have imprinted their names by uplifting the flag of Pakistan. One has to take pride that Pakistan is a home of Imran Khan, Jansher Khan, Jehangir Khan, and Aisam-ul-haq. 4

There is a sense of belonging. I am free, a proud Muslim and can do anything at my will. There is no compulsion and though it is bad but we even d o not under a certain punishment if we do not follow the rules and regulations.5

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