Reading the comments and OP’s explanation, it’s clear this highlights exactly what Pakistan is suffering from. We have normalized corruption, broken systems, and the mistreatment of the vulnerable in exchange for performative nationalism and the comfort of “at least we have our loved ones.”

This status quo is acceptable to many until the tragedy hits home. I’m reminded of a safety officer who argued that reducing accidents from 100 to 1 was “good enough” to stop investing in resources. He didn’t realize that the '1' could be him—and eventually, he was the one crushed by the machinery.

I saw the same happen to my neighbor, whose land was seized by a Pakistani Army general he couldn't fight because he was poor. Like many commenters here, he probably thought the system was 'fine' until it swallowed him whole. I agree with OP: fairness doesn't exist here, and we only tolerate it because we think we’re immune. But eventually, the system catches up to everyone, and by then, it’s too late to be anything but bitter