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Discussion Forums => General Chatter => Topic started by: nice friend on August 10, 2010, 07:22:31 PM
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Today i heard in news that flood has affected more than 20 millon people till now ... that flood has just entered into Sind province after leaving the marks of destruction in N.W.F.P and Punjab ... i m posting the stastics , i heard this in news that this flood disaster is more bigger than the earth-quake one ... it affected more area and bigger no#. of people then the Earth-Quake disaster ... its really a hard time on our country :( ...
Pakistan Flood Damage and Human Suffering Could Be 'Worse Than 2005 Earthquake'...
06 Aug 2010 16:20:00 GMT .... Source: Concern Worldwide U.S.....
12 million people affected; 1,600 dead; 650,000 homes damaged Concern calls for greater international attention and support
(http://www.alertnet.org/thefacts/imagerepository/PKfloodmap.jpg)
To Read more about that visit this report its posted on 07-aug-2010 :
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/07/1608178/more-rain-lashes-pakistan-deepening.html
Umair
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and for flood video footages :
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=flood+video+pakistan&aq=f
Umair
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Yes ,this is devastating,there are deaths and calamities everywhere around the country,this flood has pushed us way back,May God help us.
Zaini.
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Oh dear, I hope all of our friends are safe!
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Zaini, Umair,
I have been following this on the news.. it is really devastating.. specially in this holy month of ramazan.. i feel for all the people who are affected by this disaster..
Maldives has started collecting funds to help those affected in Pakistan, we hope that it will reach them soon..
May this be over soon..
Be safe, my friends..
Maako
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Thanks Maako,
We are also praying the same.
Zaini,
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I hope all our friends are doing fine in Pakistan...
It is really disturbing to see the news clips...tough to imagine...
A prayer from our hearts goes out to those in need of strength, patience, courage and so many more material things as well...
Madhavi
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I am praying that our dear friends in Pakistan are doing well. I haven't heard from any of you in a while. How is the situation there? I am thinking of you all.
Love,
Sharmin
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Has anyone heard from our Pakistan friends? I'm very worried. I haven't heard from Zaini, Umair, Tariq of anyone. I would really appreciate it if some could let me know that they're all ok.
Thank you,
Sharmin
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I did just see Zaini signed in for a few minutes, but not for long, so I am wondering if there are some communication issues caused by the flooding.
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We are here safe and sound Alhamdolillah. I just talked to Zaini and she is fine just more busy due to Ramadan. I also msged Umair and he is doing fine too. Hope both of them will be online today.
We live in main cities which are Alhamdolillah untouched by floods but our hearts still cry with all our brothers and sisters who are rendered homeless and helpless due to this disastrous flood.
Thank you all for your concern and please pray for those suffering.
Tariq.
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I am really sorry you guys,i am really sorry,nothing bad has happened personally to me or my family due to flood,Thank God.
But looking at the situation in whole country,its really bad,and to tell you the truth i have been in depression this whole beautiful month of Ramadan,i am so sad and i am so frustrated,and i can't do anything.People are living like animals here in the flooded areas or in the camps,they have no basic necessities and govt is doing nothing just talking,no practical measures are being taken and there are epidemics spreading in the camps where flood affected people have been accumulated.
We have tried to help financially and other people also are,but there is a lot of mistrust now that govt won't use the funds where needed,people are hesitating in donating coz of the govt's corruption.There are NGO's working but the extent of destruction is too much,and what i have seen is that people do trust religion based NGO's and are donating to them,but obviously our allies in war against terror don't like islamic NGOs being funded so our govt keeps banning such NGOs which are realy working in these areas.
Over all the picture is so dark its DEPRESSING,with all that natural destruction,there are still blasts going on and innocent people are being killed.
So yeah i have been AWOL,i am sorry,but i just wasn't feeling like doing anything,i did come online a couple of times,but lately i have been feeling like i am in the dark,i can't see anything,can't apprehend anything.
And to top all that off,my aunt,my father's sister suddenly passed away,it was a shocker,she had health issues,but the day she passed,she was happy and had a dinner arranged at her place,and after dinner she just collapsed,her kids are devastated,and so are we,she was younger then my father.
I know Tariq is fine too,but haven't heard from Umair,will message him.
Once again i am sorry,i should have posted something here,i owe this much to you guys,am sorry.
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Zaini,
It's so good to hear that you're safe and well. I am so disheartened about what is happening in Pakistan. My country has set the table for this "war" on NGO's and it makes me ill. Daily, I hear anti-Muslim hysteria in the US and any organization that tries to improve the lives of Muslims is branded as terrorist supporters. It is sick. It is all politics. And it makes me ashamed of my countrymen who are so incredibly ignorant. Americans won't even send aid to Pakistan privately because the propaganda in this country has made people believe that all people from Pakistan are terrorists. And if anything, the climate of hatred in the US is getting worse. More intolerance and more hatred from my fellow Americans. People in the world need help, but too many Americans would prefer to "nuke them all." And meanwhile, our government is supporting a corrupt government in Pakistan because it suits us politically to do so. Just as in Iraq, the US knows full well that the money they send will be stolen by corrupt "leaders", but we send it anyway because the corrupt leaders let us do whatever we want, like the continued war of drones that is waged daily in Pakistan.
I hope your beautiful country can survive. It will be in spite of American help and not because of it.
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Tariq and Zaini,
Thank you so much for the update. I am glad that you are okay (thank god). My heart goes out to your fellow country people whose lives have been devastated. I can imagine how terrible you all must be feeling. Despite all that, appreciate you taking the time to let us know that you all are ok and alleviating our worries.
I wish there was something for us to do. I want to send aid but I don't know where or how to send it such that it will help those who need it. As Andy has said, people here are often disillusioned and it makes it difficult for those of us who want to help to be able to do so. If you know of an agency we can donate to - that will help please don't hesitate in letting us know.
Zaini, I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. What a terrible thing to happen so unexpectately - amidst all of the other agony you and your country are facing. Please take care of yourself.
Much love,
Sharmin
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zaini,
am so sorry to hear about ure aunt.. on top of it all, it must have been so upsetting.. please don't apologize and feel guilty for not posting.. we were all just very concerned.. :hugfriend
but am glad all of u are okay.. :hugfriend
love always,
maako
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Flood Affected Districts Map and report :
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/fullmaps_sa.nsf/luFullMap/27C04E649B6CE993852577910067EE43/$File/map.pdf?OpenElement
Report :
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/EGUA-88VNXB?OpenDocument&rc=3&emid=FL-2010-000141-PAK
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1st of all Thank you all for noticing my absence and remembering me, Thanx buddies ... and Thanx to Tariq Bhai for telling me abt that and messaging me and updating on my behalf , Thanx ya Buddy .... sorry for making you guyz worried.... feeling sorry of being a reason to make u guyz worried ..
Hi ya All ...
Sorry for been out of touch without leaving any clue.... as Tariq mentioned, i m fine ... nothing bad happened to me and my family due to flood, Alhumdu-LILLAH .... since this Flood starteed and left a long story of destruction all over my country and demolished everything that came in its way :( ..... a huge destruction all over the country... since then i always feel worried and sad to watch TV or to use internet bcoze whenever i come to use internet i dont know why i found my self un-willingly to search and see wat's happening here in my country , and wat's going on in my country is really disturibng .... so , i suddenly walked off to internet and TV .... i removed my internet modem and placed that in a drawer ...... my Father and my uncles trried and still trying to help them financialy by sending the the items they need (they sent that stuff through army relief camp) but its a huge disaster and destruction so need some extra-ordinary efforts to come out of this disaster... they need food, they need clean water, they need medicine , they need shelter and they need clothes too , bcoze flood not only destructed their houses but took away all the things that wwas in their home and the remained clothes and other things are not in condition to use them.... .... the positive side of all this scenario is , people are working voloutarily , students of many colleges and univerities spending their time on the flood relief stalls to manage the stuf and make complete packets of the things to make it easy to distribute all over the country ..... but overall situation isn't so good they need stuff to make packet of and to distribute that into fllood affecties ....
Best Regards
Take Care
Umair
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Hey Umair. Please contact Dore, as she has been asking about you.
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Andy,
i just red that post and going to send her e-mail ... thanx for telling abt ... :)
Umair
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Zaini,
It's so good to hear that you're safe and well. I am so disheartened about what is happening in Pakistan. My country has set the table for this "war" on NGO's and it makes me ill. Daily, I hear anti-Muslim hysteria in the US and any organization that tries to improve the lives of Muslims is branded as terrorist supporters. It is sick. It is all politics. And it makes me ashamed of my countrymen who are so incredibly ignorant. Americans won't even send aid to Pakistan privately because the propaganda in this country has made people believe that all people from Pakistan are terrorists. And if anything, the climate of hatred in the US is getting worse. More intolerance and more hatred from my fellow Americans. People in the world need help, but too many Americans would prefer to "nuke them all." And meanwhile, our government is supporting a corrupt government in Pakistan because it suits us politically to do so. Just as in Iraq, the US knows full well that the money they send will be stolen by corrupt "leaders", but we send it anyway because the corrupt leaders let us do whatever we want, like the continued war of drones that is waged daily in Pakistan.
I hope your beautiful country can survive. It will be in spite of American help and not because of it.
Andy,
When the earth quake came,Islamic NGOs were ahead of everyone,they worked with every resource they had,media reported that too,after that lots of em have been banned,but they keep changing names to help people,but the govt won't let most of them,lately it seems like any NGO with islamic name feels like a threat to govt and its allies.
Not all Islamic NGOs are so called "lashkar-e-taiba" which i am not even sure actually exists.But yeah this kinda negligence can create a lot of individuals with so full of hatred and angst that they can turn in to terrorists and suicide bombers.
Sharmin,Umair and Maako,
Thank you.
Sharmin,
I know an organization which i trust the most and we have sent all our aid through them,i don't know how would you feel about donating to a religion based trust,but i am listing it here anyway,because i know they are working sincerely.
(http://www.baitussalam.pk/images/flood.jpg)
Their website is http://www.baitussalam.pk/
Or you can donate to Pakistan army ,
Bank Accounts for Donations
Account for Donations in PAK Rupees
The donation in PAK Rupees can be deposited in Army Relief Fund for Askari Bank Limited, General Headquarters Branch, Rawalpindi Account Number: 0028010121825-8
Account for Donations in US Dollars
The donations in US Dollar can be proceeded to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NEW YORK USA. SWIFT BIC CODE: CHASU33 for the credit of Askari Bank Ltd, Karachi Branch, Account Number: 001-1-1678273 SWIFT BIC CODE: ASCMPKKA for onward credit to Askari Bank Ltd, GHQ branch, Rawalpindi, Pakistan A/C# 0028010121825-8
Account for Donations in POUND STG The donations in POUND STG can be proceeded to STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, 37 GRACE CHURCH STREET, LONDON, EC3V OBX, U.K. VIA SWIFT BIC CODE: SDBLGB2L FOR CREDIT OF ASKARI BANK LIMITED, KARACHI BRANCH POUND STERLING, ACCOUNT NO: 01-249443401 SWIFT BIC CODE: ASCMPKKA FOR ONWARD CREDIT TO ASKARI BANK LIMITED, GHQ BRANCH, RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN A/C# 0028010121825-8
Account for Donations in EURO The donations in EURO can be prodeeded to DRESDNER BANK AG, CORPORATE AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION, ASIA/AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT, FRANKFURT 60301 AM MAIN GERMANY FOR CREDIT OF: ASKARI BANK LIMITED KARACHI BRANCH EURO ACCOUNT NO: 812781500 SWIFT BIC CODE: ASCMPKKA FOR ONWARD CREDIT TO: ASKARI BANK LIMITED, GHQ BRANCH RAWALPINDI PAKISTAN. A/C# 0028010121825-8
Pakistan Navy Flood Relief Account # 0080100576693,
Askari Commercial Bank Ltd, Blue Area,
Islamabad
the website ishttp://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/awpreview/AnnouncementDetails.aspx?AnnouncementID=20
Zaini.
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You can also donate through:
Edhi Foundation (USA/UK/Canada): http://www.edhifoundation.com/contact.asp (http://www.edhifoundation.com/contact.asp)
You need to contact them to know how to donate, as they might have different setup based on country.
Hidaya Foundation USA.: http://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/disaster-relief/-pakistan-floods-2010 (http://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/disaster-relief/-pakistan-floods-2010)
They support donating online.
Tariq.
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Dear Zaini, Umair, Tariq and all our friends in Pakistan,
I am glad to know that you are all doing fine.
It is indeed heart tearing to see the news showing all the devastation.
Does religion matter even at such times?
Please keep calm, Zaini, you are only troubling yourself all the more...and to add to it you also have a family tragedy to face(My heartfelt condolences to your family)...
I can completely understand the chaos in Pakistan because we had the same sort of problems during most of the natural disasters in India. Every Tom,Dick and Harry comes around with a can to collect money for donations and there are multiple NGOs springing out of nowhere...Seeing the images on TV, I felt so much a part of it all inspite of being so away...
Let us hope that part of the world which still believes that humanity reigns supreme will help and their help will reach the needy in the fastest and best way possible.
Our prayers are always on...
May Allah help Pakistan tide through these tough times and battle the political and non political demons completely and soon...
Lots of love to all our brothers and sisters in Pakistan....
May peace prevail....
Madhavi
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Thanks Madhavi :hugfriend it means a lot,i am trying my best,and i will come out of it InshAllah.
Zaini.
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My dear sister Zaini....what can I say except that I believe anything such as this to be a test for all humanity....those caught up in it....and for those in their comfort zones....remember the beautiful speech in the Qur'an 'After every hardship, there is ease'.
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Zaini,
Thank you so much for sending the information. I am very happy sending money to a regious based trust. Islam is a beautiful religion. I hope and pray that the country will heal from this and I feel terribly for the people who are suffering.
Sending you my love my dear, please take care of yourself.
Love,
Sharmin
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Emby,
You are right my sister,i just hope that we soon glimpse a ray of hope,May Allah help these people,how hard it would be to spend Eid like this,away from their homes,and in fear of what future holds for them.
Sharmin,
Thank you so much :hugfriend
Zaini.
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In my prayers lots and lots....
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Maako,
Thanx for the efforts and generosity ... i hope you guys will b able to collect enough fund ... surely that would be a great help for alot of of flood victims and that would b a great help for the flood victims .... once again a big :thankyou2 for taking a step ahead and doing all this ... .... Jazak-ALLAH ....
Best REgards
Take Care
Umair
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Maako,
Thank you so much,i can't tell you how happy this makes me,thank you so much my friend I wish i can thank every single person who is donating. :hugfriend
JazakAllah-u-khairan.
Zaini.
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Thinking of my beloved friends in Pakistan. Sending you my love and prayers.
Sharmin
Zaini,
I hope you are feeling better. I miss you :(
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The flood situation in Pakistan is indeed very saddening. The irony is that the Government in Pakistan is not trustworthy with all the corruption in the past so the burden lies on the NGOs. But again, NGOs have limited resources and mobilization equipment. That is where the Govt comes in, this is a vicious circle of corruption.
The Government of Canada had announced millions of aid from the exchequer, also from September 1 to September 12, all the public donations to selected charities were matched by the Canadian Governemnt. We can hope the funds gets to the people in need.
It is devastating to note, that although the water will recede in few weeks time but the after effects will be felt for years to come. There is a genuine concern of food shortage in the country come 2011 due to loss of staple crops. The loss of economy is in billions of dollars.
Regards,
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Thanx Sharmin and C.F for the regards ..
Umair
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Zaini, Umair and Tariq... my heart feels for you and for everyone there in Pakistan. May God help them all :hugfriend
manal
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Thanx Manal for the prayers :) ...
Umair
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Thanks for the prayers and the concerns,we do need them :sigh the govt's corruption is making almost everyone,be it a country or an individual,hesitant in donating,as CF said,water will recede,but destruction is on such a big scale that i don't know how many years it will take to cover the damages,that is if govt even tries to.
Zaini.
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I'm so sorry to hear that Zaini :( I hope that your beautiful country and beautiful people recover soon. My heart goes out to you all.
Sharmin