THE UNFORTUNATE TRUTH OF AN eNATION.

Day 1,702, 07:55 • Published in Pakistan Serbia • by Shin Gouki

It brings me great sorrow to write this article. Partly because I dislike being negative about my own kin, but also because I dislike being negative at all. When I first joined eRepublik, I instantly did what any Pakistani would do, became an ePakistani. During my first week within ePakistan I was heart broken to see the state ePakistan was in. Restricted to a single region and one ironically which would be the first to divorce Pakistan if it were reality. I joined eRepublik as a game, but soon it became more than just that. My patriotism forced me to take this more seriously. Professionally and Socially, I am very sound Alhamdulillah (Praise to God), so what could i be pursuing in a cyber world? What could i be trying to achieve that is impossible in real life?

An old RL friend had invited me to ePakistan, a person I have known and respected for over a decades time. A person far more patriotic than most pretend to be. I would define him as a trout, as most Pakistanis wish to migrate abroad for a quality life and unlike them, he came back to Pakistan looking for a honest life within his motherland. I quickly noticed two sides of a story. One side which revolved around his hypersensitivity and his eagerness to start a grand opposition and the other side where I saw a monopolistic society being ruled by the few. I chose not to pick sides and I met a very respectable person during this time. I chose to befriend him because I had soon understood that every praise that echoed the chatrooms were well deserved. I failed to understand why such a great leader chose to be passive? Why would such a true patriot invest so much time, money an effort and still have a hint of disappointment in the back of his eye.

Within the last few days, I too have discovered the reason why ePakitan has not prospered. You speak of glorious days and you remind us of how ePakistan ruled the world. According to my sources, If I stand correct, those days were simply there because of the efforts of those who weren't Pakistanis. It may be my bitterness talking, but yes, today I am a bitter man. Primarily because I run from a Pakistan in peril to an ePakistan to enjoy my nights. Yet I find the same treacherousness following my shadow into this cyber world. In urdu we have a phrase, "Apni ghiriban may jhanko" which roughly translates to (Look within your own self). Look at what you have achieved in ePakistan. A group of young bright gentlemen being taught the wrong principles by the egoistic few. An abusive coward who claims to be a glorious Pakistani, but is no better than a lying low life who has no decency and no shame. What excuse does he have? Even if my friend is a troller, what gives you the right to target his family and loved ones. Haven't your parents taught to better? It is unfortunate that the young generation, we are ever so fond of, is being shown how to remain silent while a person acts vulgarly. The same person approached me, asked me to introduce myself. Being a person who dearly values his honor and dignity, I chose to keep my self away from the conversation. In return I get abused? In return I get banned? You cowardice youth, what upsets me the most is, that instead of standing up for what is right, you close your eyes and look the other way. What if, God Forbid, your family is at the mercy of such a treacherous vile excuse of a human being, would you expect the same kindness in return? I am a Pakhtun, and the Pakhtun have had a code of life long before Islam was introduced into this region. It is known as the Pakhtunwali. These codes and morals are what drive us. They have been integrated with Islam and these principles are what most of you lack nowadays.

I might be new here, I might have not sacrificed three years of my life to ePakistan, but i'm damn sure I have done greater good for Pakistan than most you have. I don't boast, I have no right to have an ego. I do not require one. I do require respect. Being an ePakistani, I am at the will of an indecent person. Who can ban me at his will? Insult my friends with abuse and explicit language at his will? Yet none of you take a stand? I am better of in Pakistan my friends. Mainly because unlike ePakistan, Pakistan has given me great respect. Pakistan has offered me to represent it abroad in different forums and countries. Pakistan has offered me the opportunities ePakistan never will.

You may have now lost the best BabyBoom ePakistan could have wished for since its establishment. A multidimensional advertisement campaign covering 30,000 Pakistanis every weak. Leaflets, Advertisements, Standees, Eletronic Ads, Websites and TELECOM ADVERTS all through out Ramadan. Why? Because you have helped kill our enthusiasm and the vision of my good friend TheJakal. How many of you have headed companies at a national level? How many of you have been boards of directors in international jvs? How many of you have directly written reports for the head of state of Pakistan.

Why should we focus on showing people their weaknesses? Why should we tell them that they have trust issues? Why should we be the leading examples, when we can't even get respect around here. I sincerely apologize to raao sahab. He is a man I was hoping to follow through out the game. His unfortunate absence and the presence of some has brought me to this day. I apologize to Ishamael. He is a leading role model and the best Pakistan can ever dream of. The day Ishamael takes oath as CP, I promise you the nation will move forward. In my eyes, he is the Imran Khan of eRepublik. I apologize to TheJakal, who so persuasively brought me to this game a week ago. I apologize to Ahsan, Mehmood, Zaf, Morbid and all of the nice people who supported me during this short trip.

Finally, It is with great regret that I am resigning as the ambassador of Venezuela. It was a pleasure and an unforgettable experience working for you Ishamael. I would recommend that you take International Relations seriously as an academic choice. You can pursue it and I will introduce you to some of my friends appointed by the actual ministry. ePakistan has not realized your true potential, I have. I resign from any alliance we made with Raao sahab, and I sincerely apologize for my miscommittment. I will play on eRepublik as a member of any society I wish to. I will continue to write articles and I will exercise my right to vote. I will not longer join the official channel of ePakistan and I wish the elders of ePakistan best of luck with their endeavors.

Allah Haffiz (May Allah be your guardian)

SFQ