Comments on: Rise and reach out

By: Pakistan

Pakistan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The water of flood is so huge that it can’t be detained in dams.

By: sultan

sultan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

i have a Question! will Pakistan face food crisis???

By: jalwa

jalwa — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The way government end up taxing more than GDP ratios of the world is by keeping basic necessities such as electricity and petrol the most expensive in the world. Moreover, the rates of other commodities such as sugar, wheat, oil and meat are constantly going up. Oh well! when most of the tax money and other surcharges are going to get stashed in the pocket of corrupt government officials and politicians,
until there are radical changes in bringing integrity and accountability to the system, mere tax extraction won’t change anything.

By: Hasan Farhan

Hasan Farhan — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The United Nation’s World Food Program has been able to deliver a one-month ration of food to over 2.5 million people so far. WFP logistics is grappling with a constantly shifting picture, with roads passable one day and impassable the next. Many victims are congregating on main roads – causing traffic jams and slowing deliveries. At any one time at least 550 trucks are currently transporting WFP food around the country. Malnutrition is a growing threat for those affected by the floods, young children in particular. So far, WFP has reached 750,000 infants and toddlers with specialised food products such as supplementary plumpy and high-energy biscuits. The airborne relief effort remains critical to reaching the over 800,000 people isolated by the floodwaters. As such, WFP has doubled its helicopter fleet to 10, adding to the 15 aircraft provided by Pakistani authorities. More helicopters are expected to join the effort as they become available.

Please donate generously to the WFP Pakistan’s donation account whose details are given below:

US Dollars:

Title: WFP Pakistan Imprest Account
Account No: 01-7336926-51
Currency: USD
Bank details: Standard Chartered Bank Ltd, Plot No. 19-A, Markaz F-7, Islamabad
SWIFT: SCBLPKKX

Pak Rupees

Title: WFP Pakistan Imprest Account
Account No: 08-7336926-38
Currency: PKR
Bank details: Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., Plot No. 19-A, Markaz F-7, Islamabad
SWIFT: SCBLPKKX

Donations via cross check in the name of WFP Pakistan can also be sent via mail to

United Nation’s World Food Program
P.O. Box Number 3030,
Islamabad

To know more about WFP relief efforts in Pakistan, please join our group on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=143072115715082

Thanks & Regards

By: Shakeb Elahi

Shakeb Elahi — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

FOOD FOR THE FLOOD EFFECTED

I would like to make some suggestions regarding eth food that is being delivered to the flood affected in Pakistan. Currently either cooked food in plastic bags or uncooked food like flour,rice,lintels and powdered milk is being delivered out by many Foundations, NGO even the Army and the Government. Regrettably this is not alleviating the suffering of the people .The reason is that cooked food with meat content and plastic bag delivery gets spoilt very quickly and if eaten causes further suffering , also there are some food donors who are more concerned about the taste of food as if this is a one time meal. The uncooked food requires fuel and a place to cook the food. The normal fuel in areas that is hit is dry cow dung, or wood .In some areas kerosene and LPG is also used. None of this is available hence uncooked food is wasted away. Meticulous planning is necessary as this food supply has to continue for a long time. The eating habits of the people should also be kept in mind. I shall therefore suggest the following. All international donor sources should organize that the food should be in cans only. In what are called “Military rations” The food items should be limited. For example Boiled Eggs , Cooked and Boiled Potatoes and Chick Peas, Boiled Rice, Bread Rolls with high content of Milk. Water with Sugar content . Then all of these could be prepared very easily . They have a longer “shelf life”. If the variety of items is less it shall help in curtailing wastage and most importantly theft, where you see that a lot of food is stolen and resold in the market.

Shakeb Elahi
Dubai UAE

By: jalwa

jalwa — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Donate, but pick the honest agency such EDHI

By: jalwa

jalwa — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

EDHI FOUNDATION! Right on to trust for giving your donation for minimizing and eliminating sufferings for humanity.

By: Ash

Ash — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

At this tragic time, Pakistan government puts politics over humanity. Do you need to prove a point by not taking aid from India rather than using everything you can to help the affected people? Sad.

By: Sohaib Ahmed

Sohaib Ahmed — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

It is undoubtedly a grave situation. Nevertheless there is an opportunity to wipe out feudalism from Pakistan when the water recedes. Just wanted to share an idea..if you agree please elaborate how it might be possible. I pass on the torch!

By: Vishwas

Vishwas — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

This is really tragic that Pakistan Govt. is still playing politics even while accepting help from India. An ordinary Indian does not hold anything against Pakistan or Pakistanis.