PAKISTANFOREVER
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I agree with the basic premise of your argument, it is indeed where we are heading, but, for me, it is a shame, we should be able to look both ways and see friends and brothers to our left and right.
The fact is Pakistan's unique position has placed us at a junction where we rightfully can claim heritage from South Asia, Central Asia, Arabic cultures, Persian cultures, Turkic cultures, Afghan cultures, and even China to a lesser degree. We have historical links to each of these civilizations.
Very few countries in this world can make such claims, to ignore an essential part of cultural and linguistic heritage would be extremely unwise.
Yes we are not where we should be, but, does that mean you give up, I say no, never.
Mangus, if I understand him, has the right idea, let us explore this relationship so we can protect ourselves but at the same time show the Indians the folly of their ways. Like it or not, we are a part of the same cultural family, it's not to say full-stop, only them and no-one else. As previously mentioned we carry with us a rich history that spreads to every direction and into different cultures. Enjoy this unique heritage that we have, rather than get exasperated and cut one of them off completely.
But, I do agree with you that, we 110% need to make more of an effort to increase people to people and academic contact with all the others, which sadly is lacking.
I want to say more, but I hope the essence of my point is on display.
Modern day Pakistanis have cultural and historical links to less than 5% of modern day indians. In terms of percentages, we have far greater cultural, historical and racial links to both Afghanistan and Iran. Hence we should be promoting a greater understanding and interactions with these two nations as opposed to those who are our eternal permanent enemies.