But the weirdest functional aspect of the Pakistani national ideal -- the sub-continental Muslim nation ideal -- is the lack of responsibilities of a sub-continental Muslim nation state like Pakistan towards the Muslim minorities in India and non-Muslim minorities of Pakistan. However, theoretically the responsibility of the Pakistanis towards the well-being of Indian Muslims remains, especially in light of their much touted concept of sub-continental Muslim nationhood. A few factors coalesced in keeping the Indian Muslims conservative and backward. It’s also important to underscore the irresponsibility and hypocrisy of the Pakistanis towards Indian Muslims from the stand point of their sub-continental Muslim nation ideal. Even from this angle, Pakistani behaviour towards India, and in turn, responsibilities towards Indian Muslims were way below a moral standard.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 31, 2019 16:52 UTC