As Pakistan marks 77 years of independence, the reality confronting the nation is grim. What was once a land brimming with potential has become a glaring example of how chronic mismanagement, corruption, and short-sighted leadership can drive a country to the brink of collapse. While the occasion might call for celebration, it is overshadowed by the undeniable fact that Pakistan is failing its people on almost every front.

Pakistan, unlike many Western countries, has been a country whose vast majority of the population comprises of the youth, from the very beginning. Today, over 64% of Pakistan’s population is under the age of 30, while over 70% is under the age of 35. Below is a graph of Pakistan’s population in 2022 (PopulationPyramid.net):

- They are those with whom Allah (swt) is angry with The Prophet (saw) said about the ayah,

Everyone in this world is fearful of something. The emotion is a powerful one. It can drive you to ruin or enable you to achieve great things. Understanding this is important, especially when we consider the reality that we are currently faced with.