"You are free, You are free to go to your temples, free to go to your mosques or to any other place of worship in the state of Pakistan.You may belong to any religion, caste or creed that has nothing to do with the business of the state", these were the words of Quaid while addressing to the first constituent assembly of Pakistan on 11 August 1947.But unfortunately, it took 70 years to practically prove this fact to the world that "Yes we are the country where it doesn't matter which religion you believe, which cast you belong which color you have, if you are able and competent then you are in.There were speculations all around regarding a woman belonging to a minority gonna be selected as a senator But seeing her in a traditional Thar dress along with her parents on Senate seats was a wonderful sight.People of Thar has suffered a lot in past years.Consecutive Droughts and then negligence by a government too, but with their representation in the highest platform of Pakistan's decision-making body will surely bring a relief to their misery.
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