For Every Pakistani, Pakistan Comes First

Patriotism with the country, politics driven solely by the goal of protecting a nation’s sovereignty strengthens the country; but when politicians exploit sensitive issues for personal gain and mislead the public, they weaken it. Currently in Pakistan, very sensitive issues are being discussed on social media without any fact-checking. I believe such matters should not be publicly aired if they threaten the country’s security. Freedom of speech is essential, but it does not mean that whatever comes to one’s mind, or whatever is heard from anyone, should be posted online. We must separate facts from rumors on social media and work toward becoming a knowledge-based society rather than a rumor-based one. Every citizen has the right to join any political party, but first, he or she must be a patriotic Pakistani and hold their party accountable—especially if the party acts solely on emotions to gain power and form the government. At a time when the world is engaged in wars and Pakistan is playing a significant role in the Middle East as a mediator. Therefore, every citizen must understand their responsibilities. Many social media operators follow the agendas of foreign countries and participate in fifth-generation warfare, earning large sums of money. Many of these individuals were ordinary people just a few years ago, yet now they have become wealthy. We must remain vigilant, as our enemies are trying to use social media trollers as tools against Pakistan to create a false perception. For every Pakistani, Pakistan should always come first. We should prioritize the country’s interests over political parties’ desire to gain power for their own personal interests. Only in this way can Pakistan emerge as a strong nation and a significant power in the world. #PakistanFirst #Patriotism #NationalSovereignty #PoliticalResponsibility #KnowledgeBasedSociety #SocialMediaAwareness