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AR is also often witnessed by Pakistan, which was imagined by Quaid-e-Uthm Muhammad Ali Jinnah as a state of democratic well-being, has been witnessing to labeling a tragic truth as a “traitor” or “enemy of the state”. This is a reflection of the tragic decline of democratic values with a criminal and rebellion of disagreement. Against this background, Professor Wars Mir – a renowned scholar, author and fearless public scholar – is remembered for raising a voice against oppression. To him, a journalist was not pledged, but for the truth and for the people. This loyalty, he thought, was his best goodness and his greatest weakness.

In the 1970s and 1980s, as General Zia -ul -Haq’s military dictatorship imposed a severe censorship, Mir refused to withdraw quietly. Instead, he wrote his pen like a weapon against injustice and oppression. As the head of the journalism department at Punjab University, Mir endured severe state pressure to echo the government’s propaganda. He refused to comply. He was declared a traitor and an enemy of the state.

Despite infinite persecution, his resolve never exploded. Professor Mir stood long during a darkest chapter of the political hostility of Pakistan, which became a symbol of resistance. At the age of 48, his extraordinary death surprised the nation, but did not silence his voice. His last article – General Zia Labeling Progressive intellectuals were delighted in a speech labeled as a “ideological fungus” – a jarring bold was rejoiced – initially returned by the publisher. It was only allowed to be published later in the daily battle. If he survived, it was speculated, that night the light of day would not have been seen.

In this last article, Warsi Mir wrote: “Those who use their pen to serve dictatorship are awarded the Certificate of Patriotic. Official authors who try to save Pakistan from intellectualism are being called ‘ideological fungus’.”

He argued that Zia’s hardest words were aimed at separatists like GM Syed, but instead of progressive minds that considered Pakistan as a modern, progressive and democratic society – ignorance, poverty and free from religious exploitation. Those who advocate for enlightenment, economic self -reliance and cultural dignity wrote, they were real patriots. Nevertheless, they were notorious by the Zia government.

Professor Wars Mir’s greatest victory is in his fearless devotion with truth. He never stood up, never bowed and never went back to his word.

Wars Mir claimed that the main purpose of the ruling elite was not national welfare, but was the protection of their own strength. The authors who resisted their agendas were convicted, while the loyalists were lioned. Did he raise this question, celebrate or condemn the rulers who abandoned Iqbal and Jinnah’s views in pursuit of a reactionary struggle?

Zia’s writing in Pakistan was endangering one’s life and organs. But Wars Mir never returned. He condemned dictatorship with hypocrisy, exploitation of religious references and unprecedented punishment. He challenged the so -called laws of the Shariah introduced by Zia and called these people a tool to extend their dictatorship. He argued that the campaign was detrimental to both the interests of Islam and Pakistan.

In 1984, he opposed Zia’s “referendum”, designed to legalize his presidency. Later, he also condemned the 1985 party -laden elections. He wrote: “Just as many oppressors of history have exploited the scriptures for political gain, so is the unprecedented ruler of Pakistan using religion to strengthen power.”

For this, Warsaw Mir was declared not only anti-state- but also anti-Islam. Zia’s Political ally Jamaat -e -Islami launched a campaign against him. He was subjected to persecution and dragged him into court cases. Still, he remained steadfast. Journalism, to him, was not just a profession – it was a good mission, which was in the wake of literary virtue and the pursuit of truth. Her writings were never decent – she tolerates as an intellectual treasure because she is still relevant today.

As Professor Wars Mir once said: “A living nation protests [against injustice] Even if rotate, even if there is a fool, whether it is through whisper or by breath. The chains begin to speak when an author really wants to break them. The real authors never happen by anyone – they serve humanity and think better tomorrow. They reject the weapons and embrace the pen, and entrust people to them.

Although the last year of Mir’s life is marked by many difficulties, his conscience was clear. He never compromised with his integrity. She died of a dignified man, who denied persecution and continued guidance to the nation with wisdom and belief.

Professor Wars Mir’s greatest victory is in his fearless devotion with truth. He never stood up, never bowed and never went back to his word. His pen was a sign of integrity in the era known for compromise. That is why, to this day, he lives in the hearts of those who maintain the dignity of truth.

The author is a senior journalist.