Daily Times

Sir: It is a common scene in our country that during processions and gatherings of a political party or group, one is sure to see a large number of party flags carried by the respective party’s workers. These party flags are hoisted on electricity poles, telephone posts and even trees on the route of the procession on trucks, jeeps, cars or any other mode of transport used by party leaders and workers. Even the advertisements in newspapers about party anniversaries are full of party flags accompanied with colourful photos of the party leaders. Unfortunately, our national flag is conspicuously missing in all such publicity, processions and gatherings.

All political activity abroad centres around their respective national flags. A national flag is the symbol of statehood and national pride and should not be missing in any political or social gathering of its people. Our allegiance is first and foremost to the country and to its flag. Party flags are secondary. Hence, I think its time for all political parties to realign their priorities to our national flag.
MUHAMMAD IMRAN MALIK
Karachi