Atif Aslam (Musician)“On August 14 everyone will say ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ but I will say ‘Fight For Pakistan, Survive for Pakistan and Live for Pakistan!’
Our country has a lot of problems these days and we should try and make things better in whatever way we can. We should get out on the roads and help clean up our beautiful country. It is about time issues like these be addressed. Everyone is too busy thinking and pondering over the political situation in the country, in which they have no say or power. They should concentrate on the things and areas where they can possibly make a difference. Somethings are in our control, such as not polluting our cities. These are the kind of things we can do something about and we should.
I would tell the average person in Pakistan to get over politics since we cannot do anything about it and concentrate on something we have some control over. On August 14 we should all contribute to the betterment of our society in whatever little way we can and we should begin from home. Anything that can make your neighbourhood or your street a better place. If we all do our little bit individually, it will make a big difference and definitely make Pakistan a better place.
I will drive around on August 14 since I love seeing so many people with Pakistani jhandas.I want to go out and see what people are upto and be a part of the excitement and happiness!”
Saquib Malik (Director)“I think good times are on their way towards our country. So, gear up for some good time ahead and I am sure it’s going to be a fun ride. We have had our share of bad days and we will soon have a new tomorrow.
People talk about doing a lot of things on the 14th of August; they put up flags, sing national songs but as soon as the day is over, the flag suffers its fate on the roads. The best thing is to put up a flag but learn to respect it too. It is of great importance to us and we should never forget that. However, the most important thing is to pray for peace in our country because we are in dire need of it.
I don’t have any special plans for the day. I might just sleep half of the day and spend the other half watching television. But along with that, I will hope things in our country get better with time.”
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Musician)
“This is my country,my nation and these are all my brothers and sisters. I want us all to come together to make our beloved Pakistan a better place to live in. Abhi waqt bohat nazuk ja raha hay aur humay chahiyay keh hum politics ko zara sa side par karein aur ye sochain keh hum apnay mulk ki image kaisay behtar kar saktay hain. We need to concentrate on our international image because that is very important and pivitol for a country’s progress.
Hum sub ko chaiyaya keh hum apna apna role zimewari say ada karein. If politicians concentrate on their job and do it well and we all play our parts responsibly, Pakistan will hopefully get on the right track. We all need to unite in this effort and also act as responsible citizens on an individual level. We all have to support each other and work together for a better Pakistan. Mein tou yehi kahoonga keh hum sub mil jul kar apna gham bantain aur dua karein apnay mulk ki behteri kay liye.
We have sacrificed so much to get this homeland and we should learn to appreciate this Azadi and this country.
This August 14 I am going to be working on my upcoming album and will be praying that next year on August 14 we have a lot to celebrate and be proud of!”
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