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Writer strongly urges everyone to find the time to stand up against one-sided negative publicity of the nation.
KARACHI: Something which perplexes me no end is why majority of Pakistanis do not stand up for their country and defend it when foreign or local media focuses only on the negatives of our society and nation?
Yes, we have problems, probably a lion’s share of them which I do not need to highlight as we all know the issues and challenges. But that still does not give anybody the right to lambast our country without presenting a proper and balanced picture.
In many recent articles, I have seen the authors criticising Pakistan as the most dangerous place to live, naming Karachi as the most dramatic symbol of instability, and many more such one-sided and unbalanced coverage of Pakistan and its people.
We all know many prosperous cities are faced with unrest, mugging and killing. Which mega city in the world is free from poverty and gang wars? In most nations and cities, there are good things to report as well, but to sensationalise the article many writers do not address the positive side. This regrettably prejudices global view of the country and its citizens.
Many would be surprised to hear that Karachi is the “Philanthropic Capital of the World”, with the highest per capita donation and charity. Pakistan has Edhi, the largest social charity organisation in the world.
Most recently, Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre in Karachi has obtained a $4.5 million Cyber Knife technology through private donation to treat cancer and tumours, which will be the only facility in the world to offer this treatment free of charge to the poor. But rarely one sees articles on such positive efforts.
We have amazing stories of NGOs doing innovative social development work in the area of education, health services, nutrition, eye and kidney care, deaf education, cancer research and treatment and the list goes on. The kind of response and volunteerism that was seen in the recent floods and earthquake reaffirms my belief that we are indeed a very great nation.
Pakistan also has a budding list of educational institutions. We have a population which shows perseverance, is brave and continues to help the poor and live on with their lives despite such challenging circumstances. It is our responsibility to highlight these aspects also while highlighting all the negative aspects.
It is unfair when one reads such damaging articles which will not only hurt the reputation of our country, but also impact investments coming to our country. Don’t get me wrong, we have issues, serious issues but people must also write about issues that will help our nation, something positive, something balanced.
I see our fellow Pakistanis busy on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc, sharing ideas, thoughts, giving opinion on issues and spending hours doing it. But when it comes to upholding your country’s reputation on media, majority of them remain silent or uninterested.
I strongly urge everyone to find the time to stand up against one-sided negative publicity of our nation. We need to take a bold stance, be upfront and not just pay lip service or remain silent. I urge our citizens to get on the internet and fight against unfair and unwarranted publicity. We need to help portray the true reality on the ground and try to pass the right perspective of our country to the world.
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have,” said US cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead.
The writer works in the corporate sector and is active on various business forums and trade bodies.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 30th, 2012

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There are many good success stories no doubt, but they are mostly on a personal level.

There are many dismal failures too, and they are mostly on a cumulative level.

Those two aspects need to be kept in mind as being distinct.
 
There are many good success stories no doubt, but they are mostly on a personal level.

There are many dismal failures too, and they are mostly on a cumulative level.

Those two aspects need to be kept in mind as being distinct.

Of all the threads for you to come onto with your verbal dross you pick this one? Please keep off this thread and don't infest it with your gutter comments.

On topic - Its the responsibility of every person to show patriotism and inspiration and positivity when it comes to your nation. I am no different in showing this. Rome certainly wasn't built in a day - we should attempt to try shining and bring good news to the table to inspire each other to better ourselves.
 
Of all the threads for you to come onto with your verbal dross you pick this one? Please keep off this thread and don't infest it with your gutter comments.

On topic - Its the responsibility of every person to show patriotism and inspiration and positivity when it comes to your nation. I am no different in showing this. Rome certainly wasn't built in a day - we should attempt to try shining and bring good news to the table to inspire each other to better ourselves.
You should refute his statement instead of abusing him.
 
Of all the threads for you to come onto with your verbal dross you pick this one? Please keep off this thread and don't infest it with your gutter comments.

On topic - Its the responsibility of every person to show patriotism and inspiration and positivity when it comes to your nation. I am no different in showing this. Rome certainly wasn't built in a day - we should attempt to try shining and bring good news to the table to inspire each other to better ourselves.

My comments were on topic, and quite factual. Please try to answer them rather than responding as you have.
 
My comments were on topic, and quite factual. Please try to answer them rather than responding as you have.

You brought up "dismal failiures too". That wasnt part of this thread - you brought up what you are into this thread. Be on topic or SHUSH

On topic - we should all stand up for your our country....
 
You brought up "dismal failiures too". That wasnt part of this thread - you brought up what you are into this thread. Be on topic or SHUSH

On topic - we should all stand up for your our country....

Oh, please stand up all you want, it is your right to do so!

However, please know that a country cannot be a success based on individual achievements only, for the systems and interactions that govern them are far more important.

When you "stand up", then stand up for everything, not just the selective bits you prefer. To do any less is dishonest and will fail.
 
Well I attended a lecture by Beeah today, it is a recycling and garbage management company in Sharjah.

The price of a Pepsi can was increased from 1 AED to 1.5 AED a couple of years back, and a factor in that was the cost of aluminium, used for making tin cans. If 5 cans are recycled, they can make one brand new can, so 1 can made from 5 recycled, a pretty good thing eh. Similarly, a piece of paper can be recycled 17 times in all.

The point is, that we should forget about big things like global warming and all that, we need to come down on a personal level, and then make lives better for ourselves and reap the benefits in 5 or 10 years, not after 50 years.

When you se garbage in Pakistan like it is, it is a scary thought. So we should urge people through a well organised campaign on the effects of garbage and one thing to do that is to put out those silly advertising boards and instead put up some garbage awareness boards, and garbage cans everywhere.
 
Well I attended a lecture by Beeah today, it is a recycling and garbage management company in Sharjah.

The price of a Pepsi can was increased from 1 AED to 1.5 AED a couple of years back, and a factor in that was the cost of aluminium, used for making tin cans. If 5 cans are recycled, they can make one brand new can, so 1 can made from 5 recycled, a pretty good thing eh. Similarly, a piece of paper can be recycled 17 times in all.

The point is, that we should forget about big things like global warming and all that, we need to come down on a personal level, and then make lives better for ourselves and reap the benefits in 5 or 10 years, not after 50 years.

When you se garbage in Pakistan like it is, it is a scary thought. So we should urge people through a well organised campaign on the effects of garbage and one thing to do that is to put out those silly advertising boards and instead put up some garbage awareness boards, and garbage cans everywhere.

Wasn't there a news item about a Pakistani company that has been successful in recycling in Pakistan? That is a great success.
 
Wasn't there a news item about a Pakistani company that has been successful in recycling in Pakistan? That is a great success.

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Wasn't there a news item about a Pakistani company that has been successful in recycling in Pakistan? That is a great success.

dont know about it.

another example is that instead of burning tyres every other day, we can do some recycling ,and 1 ton of crumb rubber can produce 500 rubber tiles, which are the ones which are used in children playgrounds and volleyball courts and outdoor running tracks.

Can you post any link for that recycling company VCheng, can't seem to find any info on that.
 
If you are a pakistani, inside pakistan, I think the advice is a good one.
One should not spread disappointment, and such positive news will create a feel good effect.
Taken to an extreme it can create mass delusion, still not really bad.

If you are outside pakistan, you better keep quiet about pakistan, avoid brining in to any topic, unless it is cricket or such positive things which other side starts the conversation with.
Trying to put positive spin on anything will end up you looking as a lier(even though there is truth in what you say)
 

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