I am inclined to agree with you..... Most of what you say is true. Pakistan, like any other country, has its fair share of problems....... Our governance structure is nothing to be proud of, and we rank poorly on many global indices....
That said, many people with little understanding of the region and its geopolitics have an even darker perception of Pakistan...... They see it as little more than a lawless Afghanistan with nuclear weapons...... That image is far worse than the country's actual reality...
Where did that perception come from? mainly from the fact that international media coverage has mostly portrayed Pakistan through an overwhelmingly negative lens, focusing disproportionately on terrorism, instability, and extremism while giving far less attention to the country's complexities and positive side....... That's the bias and slant I am referring to.
As for our classless jurnails, I have no hesitation in endlessly criticizing them for their repeated interference in politics and use of brute force against civilians to remain power ...... But I also believe the Pakistan Army has played a central role in defending the country against external security threats from both the eastern and western borders..... Credit should be given where it is due, just as criticism should be directed where it is deserved....
