Dear Pakistanis, You’re Good People

In the wake of the heightened geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan spilling over to the Asia Cup, here is my message to the Pakistani public:

Dear Pakistanis, you’re good people

Only the terrorists are evil

And so is your government

But it won’t be permanent

You all will ensure that

Already, you’re trying your best

I wish you best of luck

The times are indeed dark

Hopefully though, there’ll be a new dawn

I’m sure you can make it happen!

Dear Pakistanis, you’re good people

You deserve no ill will

And have my full support

In this deadly fight

So, please hold your heads high

Sometimes, I cry

Thinking of all the hate

Which you people unfortunately get

I know what it means

To be despised

Or even worse, mistrusted

Maybe mocked

The worst being ignored

I am with you all, dear Pakistanis!!

Dear Pakistanis, you’re good people

Don’t forget this at all

Be true to yourselves

Badly do you need love, happiness and peace

I hope and pray you get them soon

Please do not give up too soon

Again, dear Pakistanis, you’re good people

Don’t forget this at all!!

I am adding this famous song “Gurus Of Peace” composed by the world-class Indian maestro ‘Isai Puyal’ AR Rahman and sung by Rahman himself and late Pakistani singer and songwriter Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan; since I feel this song fits in perfectly with the message of love and peace I am trying to convey: