An unusual atmosphere is being created in Pakistan these days. It feels as if the war has not even begun yet, but the conditions of war are already being imposed.
First, there was a sudden and massive increase in fuel prices. Before the public could even recover from that shock, the Prime Minister addressed the nation unexpectedly last evening. In that speech, it was announced that educational institutions would be closed, government offices would operate only four days a week and that too with limited staff, along with the issuance of various precautionary directives.
Now the common citizen is forced to wonder: what kind of storm is approaching that the first step in preparation is shutting down schools and partially closing offices?
Because history teaches us that when nations face serious threats, they are not confined to their homes — they are prepared.
As a well-known saying goes:
“Strong nations do not spread fear in difficult times; they prepare their people.”
If state institutions and agencies truly possess solid evidence that conditions may deteriorate, then merely announcing holidays does not seem like a serious strategy. Instead, students aged 13 to 15 could be called to schools and trained in scouting, basic first aid, discipline, and essential skills useful in emergencies. After all, if the government can allow a 15-year-old to ride a motorcycle, it can also instill responsibility and courage in the younger generation.
As it is often said:
“Wars are not won only on the battlefield, but in the minds and morale of a nation.”
Similarly, government employees should not simply be sent home. They could be given basic training in self-defense, emergency response, and civil defense. Not everyone becomes a soldier, but everyone can serve the country in some way.
Doctors and nurses can be organized into emergency medical response teams.
Teachers and professors can guide and train the youth.
Engineers can help protect and maintain power, water, and communication systems.
IT experts and the freelancer community can manage online communication and information networks.
Volunteers can play a role in civil defense, rescue operations, and assisting affected citizens.
Another saying comes to mind:
“A nation that believes in the strength of its people cannot be intimidated even by the enemy’s weapons.”
Nations are not made strong by weapons alone —
they are strengthened by prepared minds, organized societies, and courageous people.
So if there truly is a danger ahead, the nation should not merely be frightened —
the nation should be prepared.
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If the threat is real, why are we being sent home instead of being trained to face it together?
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