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Power Corrupts, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

Power Corrupts, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely Power is an evil unless it is used appropriately. It may affect someone, who possesses absolute authority and controls others. It may corrupt someone’s mind. The people who possess it may become fearless. Usually, the fear of accountability vanishes from their mind. They forget the fact that every rise has a fall. Power does not always remain intact. It passes from one person to another with time.        Adolf Hitler was a hero for many people. He was very intelligent. Absolute power polluted his mind. His cruelty superseded his intelligence. This resulted in genocide of six million Jews. History will never forget the massive killing of humanity.        It is becoming a tradition in our country that whoever possesses power, starts using it for one’s own benefit. Pakistan has been unfortunate in this regard. Most of the rulers have disappointed the masses. They were give...

Rise of Extremism in Pakistan

Rise of Extremism in Pakistan The menace of extremism has plagued society of Pakistan. It has tarnished the image of Pakistan. It is a critical problem leading to social, economic, moral, ethical and political turmoil. It is triggered by internal and external factors. Economic disparity, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth, inequality and social injustice are the internal factors. While, external factors include involvement of Pakistan in regional and international power game and proxy wars which has added fuel to fire.        Extremism in its various forms exists in society. Most prominent of them is religious and ethnic. Lack of religious knowledge has pushed the society towards religious extremism. Islam is a religion of peace. The so-called religious scholars did not interpret real Islam, due to their own ignorance. It has increased rift among people of different sects. Intolerance among different religious schools of thought has increase...