Symbolic patriotism

Author: Daily Times

Sir: The people of our country heap all kinds of praise and admiration on Pakistan’s national flag on Independence Day. May we learn to love not just our flag, but also love all that it symbolises – peace, prosperity, pluralism, respect for diversity, rights-based sustainable development, opportunity, equality, truth and justice for all.

May we learn to celebrate our two national days, not just with symbolic patriotic fervour, but also with concrete, practical service to our country.

TAHIRA ABDULLAH

Islamabad

Published in Daily Times, August 18th 2018.

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