Best of times, worst of times!

Pakistan is passing through a difficult phase, but one is amazed at the resilience of its people. Close to three million people have been forced to leave their homes and move to relatively safer places. But only about 200 thousands are put up in camps, while the rest enjoy the hospitality of their relatives, friends, acquaintaces and others.

The people of Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar and so many other places share their their 'life' with them with a broad smile. No one knows when the people of Swat, Buner and Dir would feel safe to return their homes and still hosts are not worried.

For the affectees these are worst of times, but for the host best of times to show their brotherly zeal.