NATIONAL INTEGRATION
Sallust, a great philosopher argues, “By union the smallest states thrive, by discord the greatest destroyed.” The fall of Soviet Empire
with piles of nuclear arsenals but frail national sentiments, while miraculous victory of organized-Hizbollah, are manifestations of
Sallest’s claim. Hamza Amir in his book “Pakistan- an overdeveloped state” has revealed the fact that after independence, the
governing class was highly educated, on the pattern of the British mind set, while on the contrary the masses were miserably
illiterate. This huge gap created management crisis.
National integration is a process of achieving national cohesion, stability, prosperity, strength, and feelings of being united as a
nation. Pakistan has faced varying degrees of religious, ethnic, linguistic, and political problems that are often in conflict with our
national interest. To guard against all external as well as internal challenges to the solidarity and security of Pakistan, a well knitted
and integrated nation is a must. Lack of confidence and faith in the future of Pakistan speaks volume of our failings. All the turmoil
and unrest in the country cannot be entirely placed on the external forces and our enemies. The brute and the savage force in an
individual, which is basically harnessed by positive aspects of education, tends to get unleashed in different directions and causes
serious disruptions within society.
Factors fuelling the aggravated situation:
Feudal consider enlightenment as a challenge to their age old oppressive hold over their surfs and have a greater stake in the status
quo. Due to large holding and wealth, is always politically active in decision making regarding the common masses. Thus the power
continues to flow from feudalistic order of the society rather than a broad based popular public support. The Urban leadership,
mainly industrialists, is also following the footsteps of feudal lords.
Sectarianism:
with piles of nuclear arsenals but frail national sentiments, while miraculous victory of organized-Hizbollah, are manifestations of
Sallest’s claim. Hamza Amir in his book “Pakistan- an overdeveloped state” has revealed the fact that after independence, the
governing class was highly educated, on the pattern of the British mind set, while on the contrary the masses were miserably
illiterate. This huge gap created management crisis.
National integration is a process of achieving national cohesion, stability, prosperity, strength, and feelings of being united as a
nation. Pakistan has faced varying degrees of religious, ethnic, linguistic, and political problems that are often in conflict with our
national interest. To guard against all external as well as internal challenges to the solidarity and security of Pakistan, a well knitted
and integrated nation is a must. Lack of confidence and faith in the future of Pakistan speaks volume of our failings. All the turmoil
and unrest in the country cannot be entirely placed on the external forces and our enemies. The brute and the savage force in an
individual, which is basically harnessed by positive aspects of education, tends to get unleashed in different directions and causes
serious disruptions within society.
Factors fuelling the aggravated situation:
Feudal consider enlightenment as a challenge to their age old oppressive hold over their surfs and have a greater stake in the status
quo. Due to large holding and wealth, is always politically active in decision making regarding the common masses. Thus the power
continues to flow from feudalistic order of the society rather than a broad based popular public support. The Urban leadership,
mainly industrialists, is also following the footsteps of feudal lords.
Sectarianism: