Over the course of time the global community has evolved enormously, but what has remained constant is the existence of conflict. The deeply integrated world we live in today has led to deep rooted conflicts. We witness numerous disputes that exist in our immediate surroundings, let alone international disputes that indirectly determine how our country is run.
These disputes are a result of a wide range of issues that may have their roots in religious, ethnic, or political differences. From the continuing bitterness between Sunnis and Shias to the hostility regarding Ahmedis residing in our country, Pakistan has witnessed an array of religious differences that have adversely affected the country on grounds of both economic and social development.
Political differences on both national and international levels have also existed as permanent characteristics of our country. Since the time of partition and the rise of the Kashmir conflict to conflicts within the state like that existing in Balochistan today, we have continued to exist as a politically unstable country with wide ranging conflicts that both inter and intra state.
Not only are conflicts driven by the above mentioned reasons, but ethnic differences also play a large role in hindering stability in our country. The difference in ideologies of different ethnic groups like Muhajirs and Pathans has led to several instances of conflict expressed rather violently.
Globalisation and the magnitude of integration in between individuals and states, I think, is more advantageous. The reason Pakistan faces issues like the ones mentioned above is not because it is well-integrated, but rather it is not. If we were as well integrated with the rest of the world, Pakistanis would learn to be more tolerant and accepting than they are now, and Ahmadis or Shias would not have to go through what they are.
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