We’re the Zia generation. We are confused and are living our lives in a state of limbo. We have seen public flogging. But were told that it is best to forgive. We have experienced papers being censored but were told that it is best to speak the truth. We have witnessed Pakistani women being lathi charged for protesting against draconian laws but were told that Islam gave women rights.We have seen Islam being used and abused for money and personal interests but were told that petty selfishness should not be indulged in. We have experienced and been taught how to hate …….hate Hindus, Jews, other Muslims of different sects but have been told to love.
Now we the confused children of Zia’s time can neither express ourselves nor remain quiet. We can neither die for religion nor live for it or by it. We can neither become ourselves nor can we adopt external personas. We can neither love nor hate.
For our minds, bodies and our souls have been shackled by ‘ Shaheed’ Zia ul Haq. This is his legacy. This is his contribution to Pakistani society.On his death anniversary today,our biggest fear is that when we assume charge of affairs, ‘ Shaheed’ Zia would come back from the dead to haunt us. Lal Masjid was a prime example.