The area once known worldwide for their beauty and serenity are now under the terrible influence of dark clouds (Taliban). Without any doubt, Pakistan is passing through her darkest period. The Taliban based Shari’at and its reality became very clear in the past few days. These people have nothing to do with peace and religion. How can a bunch of sick and criminal minded people think for the betterment of others?

These are the reality bites now known to almost everyone by now. Looking at the chain of events and history of all this, it can be concluded that NWFP and Balochistan have proved as favorable hatcheries for such fanatics. Reasons for it are many but the basic problems that acted like fuel to this fire are illiteracy and poverty.

Both these provinces are very rich in natural resources. The entire country is running on the hydro power from the dams in NWFP and natural gas from Balochistan. Despite this millions are yet to be paid to these provinces from the federal governments. Apart from these many resources are yet to be explored.

The reason for the growing hatred and its exploitation by foreign enemies is that people have always been deprived of the basic needs of life. Had there been education and employment for commoners, no one would ever have indulged in any activity or would have joined hands with Taliban. Young uneducated minds are poisoned against their own country.

The growing frustration and ignorance is in the best interest of extremists. They are given money, weapons and unchecked freedom. The so-called leaders and Tribal Lords are least concerned about the poor. They only care about their share in the funding from Russia, India and Iran. Why would they allow education for the poor? If they did so would an educated mind ever agree to extremism or modern day slavery of these Lords? Not even a single person would do so.

When all the enemies, their intentions and the internal problems favoring them are known then it’s not a difficult task to fight against it. For how long are we going to let it go and be exploited? I think in bureaucracy and establishment equal representation to all the provinces and their combined in changing the policy making to tackle this situation can prove to be a positive step towards betterment.

Thinking as one nation and for this country and not as distinct tribes or provinces is the need of the hour. We already have one Afghanistan where millions have already suffered and are still suffering. Isn’t this example enough for us to learn from?