Chapter: 3 : Threads of Memory 1971 Karachi, Pakistan "Paak sarzameen had baad, Kishvari haseen had baad, Too nishaani azmi aalee shaan, Arzi Paakistaan! Markazi yaqeen had baad…" The anthem echoed through the air, resonating with the pride and fervor of a nation that was still finding its footing, still grappling with its identity. "This Independence Day, let’s take pride in being Pakistani. Let’s acknowledge the sacrifice of our soldiers and our martyrs. Whatever we have right now is because of them, because of the sacrifices they made for this nation," the speaker proclaimed. "The Indian forces are trying to