Itnay Betaab kyon hain - Why so much restlessness?

 Itnay betaab - itnay beqaraar kyon hain 

Log zaroorat say zyaada hoshyaar kyon hain 

Moonh pay to sabhi dost hain lekin
Peeth peechhay dushman hazaar kyon hain 

Har cheharay pay ik mukhauta hai yaaro 
Log zehar me doobay kirdaar kyon hain 

Sab kaat rahay hain yahaan ik doojay ko 
Log sabhi do-dhaari talwaar kyon hain 

Sab ko sab ki har ik khabar chaaahiye
Log chaltay phirtay akhbaar kyon hain 
                             (Writer Unknown)

Mukhauta                   =  Mask

Do-dhaari talwaar   =  Double-edged sword

                               Translation:

Why is there so much restlessness - so much desperation?

Why do people act so cleverly and cunningly all the time?

Everyone seems to be friendly in front of us. 

Why do they become enemies behind our backs?

Everyone is wearing a mask on their face 

Why do they have poisonous characters?

Everyone is trying to kill each other 

Why are people double-edged swords?

Everyone wants to know everything about everyone

Why is everyone like a walking newspaper?