But there are also innumerable examples of people who surmounted daunting challenges by converting them into possibilities in pursuit of their vision. Over time, this vicious cycle gets a stranglehold of the society, rendering it captive within its tentacles. What makes it far worse is that, along the way, they have lost faith in the leadership and institutions alike. As long as the needed changes are not incorporated for a cohesive effort, the cherished ideal of a just, compassionate and caring state will remain a distant dream. Gradually, it appears to be creeping back to the past.

Source: Pakistan Today January 25, 2020 19:52 UTC