AISAM-UL-HAQ QURESHI

While I am typing this post, Aisam-ul-Haq has reached into the finals of both the men's doubles and the mixed doubles in the US OPEN, the first Pakistani to ever do so. He has really been a fighter all the while when the Pakistan Tennis Federation was all politics and not concentrating on promoting this jewel of Pakistan. Aisam never let this ignorance of the PTF be a hurdle in his race towards excellence. He has become an icon for the Pakistani youth who have interest in sports especially tennis. I pray for him from the depths of my heart that may he win both the finals and bring laurels for my Pakistan, infact our Pakistan which is being neglected and tortured and tormented by all the calamities and suicide attacks that have been occurring lately.


However the reason why I have him as the topic of my post today is something else. It is the post of "Ambassador of Indo-Pak friendship" that he assumed by pairing up with Rohan Bopnna of India as his men's doubles partner. In all their matches they are seen sporting T-Shirts bearing "Stop War, Start Tennis" as their slogan. I have always believed that unless these two giants India and Pakistan develop peace among themselves, the condition of the depressed and deprived people of both the nations cannot improve. Some one has to take the initiative, stop all that happened in past, ignore what the common enemy of both India and Pakistan friendship does, and move towards a secure, friendly peaceful South west Asia. If you look at their picture on the left, you will see two smiling young men, who are friends from their hearts, both want peace and both play together for the same cause - winning. Their interaction and team work during play is immense, they understand each other very well, thus showing that whatever the enemies of Indo-Pak friendship manage to do, they will keep the cause of Indo-Pak friendship moving on and on. We all have to learn from their team, if we try we can also make teams with our Indian neighbours in all walks of life, and let all the teams have the same objective that is to win for both our countries. I am sure that this wish of mine will be fulfilled Insha Allah. Sphere: Related Content