Historic Flood in Pakistan ......

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

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

and for flood video footages :
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=flood+video+pakistan&aq=f

Umair

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.

Oh dear,  I hope all of our friends are safe!

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

Thanks Maako,

We are also praying the same.

Zaini,

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.. 

but am glad all of u are okay..   

love always,

maako