Pakistan is not a country to live in...
That’s what they say at the Iftar tables. That’s what the headlines scream. That’s what the queues at the embassies suggest.
But as an educator who has looked into the eyes of over 1.2 million students, I don't see a country to "leave." I see a nation to lead.
We are often so blinded by the dust of our challenges that we forget the gold beneath our feet. As a teacher and a believer in our collective potential, here are 10 reasons why I am proud to call Pakistan my home, and why you should be, too:
1. Our Unstoppable Youth: Our students don't just study; they survive, adapt, and innovate against all odds.
2. Philanthropy in our DNA: We are one of the most charitable nations on earth. We take care of our own like no one else.
3. Global Tech Talent: From local incubators to international boardrooms, Pakistani minds are rewriting the world's code.
4. The Spirit of "Jugaad": Give a Pakistani a problem and zero resources, and they will still find a way. Our innovation is born of necessity.
5. Unmatched Hospitality: We are a nation that will serve a guest a feast even if our own kitchen is bare.
6. Natural Wonders: From the K2 peaks to the Gwadar shores, our land is a geographical masterpiece.
7. Resilience: We have faced every crisis, economic, natural, or social and we are still standing.
8. Cultural Depth: Our poetry, Sufism, and heritage aren't just history; they are a soul-level connection to the world.
9. Women of Steel: From the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs to every household, our women are the backbone of our economic future.
10. The Arfa Karims: We are the soil that produces the youngest geniuses the world has ever seen.
Stop looking for the exit. Start looking for the entrance, the entrance to contribution, to teaching, and to building. Pakistan isn't just a piece of land; it is a heartbeat. And as long as we are breathing, this country is thriving.
Let’s stop asking what Pakistan has given us and start asking what we are leaving for the next generation.
I choose to stay. I choose to build. I choose to love Pakistan. 


BY: TABINDA ISLAM - FB PAGE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/tabinda.usman11


