I am extremly proud of my adopted country United States of America,a land of opportunity which gave me respect and confidence.I am also proud of my birthplace Pakistan which turns 65 years old today....................Pakistan maybe dirty,messy and crowded,streets may have garbage stains of "paan" on them,walls would be dirty with posters and slogans written on them.There may be too many uninvited guests ringing door bells all the time,traffic may be too loud and out of control.People may hate to stand in line,aunties would love to ask too many wierd questions,it may have loadshedding and water shortage problems,it may also suffer from pollution and has too many corrupt leaders ............BUT................this land has people with the biggest hearts!! People know how to entertain a guest,neighbours help neighbours,Grand Parents are always present to give "duas" and friends will come to help you when ever and where ever.This is the land of "moong phali walas" and "kulfi cart walas",it is the land of kids playing cricket on every street corner.It is where teenagers love to dance on the musical tunes from Bollywood and Lollywood,where "luddo","hop scotch" and "tag" are highly competitive games.It is a beautiful land which produces world's best cotton and lawn fabric and home of some amazing "tailor masters".It is the country which produces the best samosas,kabab rolls,chicken tikkas,chilli chips and spicy corn.It is where weddings are a grand 12 day celebration.It produces the best TV dramas ,very funny political comedy shows and beautiful ghazals.People enjoy the sound of "dholak",smell of henna and saffron,colors of kites,warmth of velvet "razaaies"( wool comforters),camel footprints near Arabian Sea and the beauty of lake "Saif ul Mulk".It is the land of River Ravi,Landikotal Market and Karakoram Highway.It is a land once loved by Mughal Emperors and Sufi poets.It has one of the best telecomunication systems in the world.
It is where people enjoy "gola gandas" snacks and drink tea all day long.It is where everyone has many cousins and friends,where kids collect "Eidee" instead of gift.It has the beauty of fresh flower garlands,colors of bangles,clay pottery and brilliance of "truck art" .........everything makes it special!!!!
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