Sixty-eight years ago, Pakistan got independence from British colonial rule that led to the partition of the Indian Subcontinent — today (August 14), Pakistanis are celebrating our Independence Day. Every year, the ruling elite (military and/or civilian) pledge to make our country a better place but every year our problems increase. This year, too, things are no different.

A Pakistani student takes a selfie during a march in Karachi on Thursday, ahead of the country’s 68th Independence Day celebrations. On this Independence Day, Pakistanis should reflect on why human rights organisations, activists and some in the media are the only ones raising their voice over the child abuse scandal, while everyone else is concerned with saving the ‘image’ of Pakistan. Pic/AFP