No power on earth can undo Pakistan.

Byline: Syeda Tahreem Bukhari

THERE is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan is one of the most famous and inspiring statements of founding father of Pakistan. It was articulated at the time when Pakistan was facing a number of challenges, including the issue of refugees and the integration of different regions into the new country. Jinnah's statement was meant to reassure the people of Pakistan that their newly created nation was strong and would survive despite tough challenges.

Jinnah's statement was not only a message of hope and confidence to the people of Pakistan, but it also reflected his own strong conviction and commitment to the idea of Pakistan. Quaid-i-Azam was initially in favour of Hindu-Muslim unity, later on a combination of political, social and communal factors led him to change his stance. He became convinced that the only way to safeguard the interests of the Muslim minority in India was to demand a separate Muslim state, which ultimately led to the creation of Pakistan. He had fought for years to create a separate homeland for Muslims in India and had succeeded against all odds in achieving this goal.

The statement has since become a symbol of Pakistan's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Pakistan is a nation that has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of numerous challenges throughout its history. From its creation in 1947 to the present day, Pakistan has faced a range of political, economic and social challenges, including military coups, natural disasters, terrorism, Covid 19 pandemic, climate crisis and economic instability. Pakistan is among the list of worst hit countries in the world due to prevailing wave of climate crisis. The state is bearing the brunt of developed countries.

Despite these...

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