People often ask me, “Why do you always talk about America and the West? Why do you compare Pakistan to the USA? Why are you always praising them?”
It’s a fair question. But the answer is simple.
I have traveled a lot. I’ve been to places like Dubai, London, Norway, Canada, and the USA. During my visits, I didn’t just take photos or eat different food. As someone who is educated and likes to think things through…I looked around. I watched how people live, how their governments work, how clean their streets are, and how much their citizens trust their system.
These experiences changed how I see things. And they gave me a deep desire: to help my fellow Pakistanis see what’s possible, and mostly overseas Pakistani thinking the same.
A Different World
When I came to the USA, I was surprised by the small things. Things people here don’t even think about anymore.
People follow traffic rules. They throw trash in bins, not on the road. They stand in lines and wait for their turn. Drivers stop at red lights and for pedestrians.
It may seem small, but it shows respect, order, and discipline.
Even more amazing? The government here works. It actually does things for its people. Health care, education, public safety, job programs, clean parks, walking trails, and even forests are managed properly. Trees are planted along every street. Playgrounds are found in almost every neighborhood. Police are trained to serve people. And if something breaks, it usually gets fixed quickly.
It made me think: if this is possible here, why not in Pakistan?
Government That Cares
In the West, I noticed that governments care about their people. They are not perfect, but they try.
They build hospitals, schools, public libraries, clean water systems. They make sure neighborhoods are clean. They provide public transport that works. They encourage recycling. They build places for people to enjoy, relax, and exercise.
But most of all, they make rules—and they teach people to follow them.
In Pakistan, sadly, we lack this system. Not because we can’t build it, but because we don’t demand it.
Accountability Brings Trust
In countries like the USA, governments don’t just make plans—they act on them. People elect leaders based on what they promise to do, and those leaders are held accountable. Even local mayors take their job seriously.
Mayors work hard to improve their towns. They attract big businesses. They make their cities safer. They invest in clean streets, health services, and better schools. There’s a healthy competition among them, because better policies bring more people, more companies, and more jobs.
If a town is safe, clean, and has good services, people want to move there. That’s the spirit. And it works.
This kind of accountability creates trust. When people trust their leaders, they’re more willing to pay taxes. And when the government uses that money wisely, the whole system grows stronger.
Can we say the same about our system?
It’s Not About Blaming Pakistan
Let me be clear. I don’t write these things to say Pakistan is bad. I love my country. I still carry it in my heart. My roots are there.
But we must be honest. We face serious issues: garbage on the streets, traffic without rules, lack of clean parks, broken sidewalks, unplanned cities, poor hospitals, weak education system, and corruption at many levels.
We’ve accepted these problems for too long. Some people even say, “Yeh sab chalta hai.” That mindset is dangerous.
Change Is Possible
I’ve seen change with my own eyes. Places that were once poor and broken are now clean, safe, and organized—because the people wanted it, and the government worked for it.
We can learn. We can do the same. We don’t need to copy everything, but we can adopt good ideas.
Teach children to follow rules. Reward honesty. Punish corruption. Build systems that work.
We don’t need a foreign hero to fix our country. We need our own people to believe that change is possible.
Why I Write
That’s why I write these comparisons. Not to show off. Not to complain. But to open eyes.
I want Pakistanis to know that we deserve better. That life can be easier. That a clean street is not a luxury. That safety, healthcare, and education are not favors—they are basic rights.
If the USA can train people to follow rules, why can’t we? If they can pick up garbage on time, why can’t we? If they can build parks in every neighborhood, why can’t we?
We have smart people. We have hardworking people. What we lack is a system that works—and the will to demand it.
Final Thoughts
This is not about the USA being perfect. It’s not. But they have systems that work most of the time. And those systems make life easier for people.
My dream is to see Pakistan become a place where:
- People feel safe walking at night.
- Children play in clean parks.
- Garbage is collected on time.
- Drivers respect traffic lights.
- Hospitals care for all, rich or poor.
- Education is strong and fair.
I know it’s a big dream. But every big change starts with a small thought.
And maybe, just maybe, if enough of us start thinking this way, we can build a better Pakistan.
Not by running away from our problems. But by learning what works—and making it happen at home.
That’s why I compare. That’s why I share. That’s why I write.
For love. For hope. For Pakistan.
