`THE strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It is the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds, rains and the scorching sun.

God Almighty has created humans with numerous potentials. Humans dif fer from one another on the basis of religion, culture, colour, race and language but share the same feelings of hope, happiness, despair, pride, shame, etc.

All humans have the power ofaccomplishing goals they set for themselves.

At times, they fail in the pursuit of their aim and feel dejected. That is the moment where a person`s character is tested. People with character and sheer willpower overcome adversities and emerge victorious.

Today, Pakistan is passing through the toughest time of its history, surrounded by bad governance, poverty, corruption, extremism, energy crises and much more. It is time the nation rose and responded to the challenges to put our country on the path to progress.

Sarfaraz Khan Khattak Kohat