Intolerance in the name of divinity is a common trait in Islam. This is why even some scholars are swift in denial when crucial issues, historical or contemporary, are raised or discussed. Many people think that the tragic events of 1947 are a matter of the past and therefore do not qualify for any further verification. These views are not based on any pragmatic thinking because the blunders of 1947 are still affecting millions in the Indian sub continent. No thoughtful person can be oblivious to this reality. The consequences of this tragedy are affecting the people of Pakistan in such a way that the very foundation of a state is violently shaking. Now some people may think that Allah will send His army of farishtas to help this nation of Islam they are deadly wrong. This beautiful piece of land would not have been in this shape if the opium of faith was not used to sustain it. Its not the fault of Islam that democracy could not flourish in Pakistan, it’s the fault of those who thought that Islam can replace democracy. Islam is a medieval thought process totally unaware of what democracy is. The present unfortunate situation of Pakistan can be explained like this.

When India and Pakistan both acquired atomic weapons they started threatening each other. This was stupid because none of them have the ability to survive after a nuclear attack. As soon as the euphoria was over they started to become responsible and sober. But for Pakistan her nuclear arsenal has become a curse because of the unending cycle of Islamic extremism which is threatening the very existence of the country. Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is definitely her own but its storage and safety has become an issue for many others. This foreign concern for other nation’s strategic deterrents has valid grounds.  Pakistan is embroiled in a vicious religious violence and its armed forces are not totally against this scourge. There is a serious concern that part of forces is soft on the extremists and they are powerful enough to go by themselves. This is making the nations struggle to eradicate the extremists very difficult and dangerous. The western nations led by the United States sees an imminent danger to their security if these pro extremist elements get an upper hand. India is also not less concerned because the extremists are a constant danger to herself as well. There is no doubt that the United States and India have made a strategic understanding in case of an extremist takeover of Pakistan and its nuclear weapons. The extremists led by Al-Qaeda have a keen eye on Pakistan and its future. In case of such eventuality Pakistan’s sovereignty as a nation will definitely face an overwhelming challenge from very powerful nations who will use all options to safeguard their national security. A poor and economically weak Pakistan will not be able to withstand the weight of the arms of the United States and India. Pakistan will capitulate very fast and its disintegration will start immediately. The dilemma is very complex and crucial. Even if the people of Pakistan agree to have a fundamentalist regime in Islamabad, others will not allow it to happen. It will be a lunacy to accept an extremist regime in a nuclear powered nation. This will endanger the security of the entire globe. There will be a unanimity to launch a well orchestrated military strike against Pakistan which will not end soon till the thereat is over. This will result in sure disintegration to make it weaker and manageable. This will be a unique situation that a nuclear powered nation could not use its powers to protect itself.

Akbar Hussain