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I recently noticed some fine words by the first founder of Pakistan from 1947 reported in the Independent newspaper. He recognised that England had had its religious problems in the past, but that now the old divisions had largely disappeared and every citizen was regarded as equal. He held this up as an ideal that Pakistan could emulate saying, “My guiding principle will be justice and complete impartiality, and I am sure that with your support and co-operation, I can look forward to Pakistan becoming one of the greatest nations of the world” (click on image for full text).

The perception in the news of Pakistan seems far removed from that lofty goal and I would suggest that he did not receive the support and co-operation he was after, particularly from the religious (Islamic) establishment. Though not having had personal experience of visiting the country perhaps someone could put me right and correct the perception I have.