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Republic Day Parade?

THERE are reports that the government has decided not to celebrate the Republic Day parade this year. May I ask the concerned authorities WHY?

The Republic Day parade shows a lot of missiles, radars, anti-tank guns and other aspects of the military might of my dear motherland. We show a glimpse of something depicting peace first and then glance of military might, proving that we want peace but, if need be, we have the guns also.

Peace gestures does not mean that we remove Chaghi or missiles' models from the turn about or stop commenting on any statement coming from the other side of the border, poking nose in our national matters (Nuclear Issue is not Pakistan’s personal affair – Indian FM).

This 140 million nation wants something from our present day rulers. Please Wake Up! Is anybody listening?

Afzal Rahim
Islamabad
afzalrahim_@hotmail.com