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The circumstances has improved a lot in 5 years. So, you should be ok.
The reason behind that random advice that proof that you will return to Pakistan after your visit. You have to prove the ties to family and society. For that, if your mother is not coming with you, there is a more chance that you are coming back to be with her. It may not work out that way always.
But, as you mentioned, you have steady income and a good job in your country. You have been to other countries and returned promptly, showing that you can be trusted to comply with visa policy and return. So, no issues in that side. Just be straight forward. Show all the evidence you have. There are great answers in this site for that. All the best for your visa.