Earthquake Relief Efforts

And in the meanwhile , quake or no quake , its business as usual >>

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8 Islamic terrorists among 16 killed in quake-hit J&K
Srinagar, October 9

Sixteen persons, including eight Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) infiltrators and a self-styled district commander of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, were killed in Jammu and Kashmir since last evening, an official spokesman said today.

Troops foiled an infiltration bid when they gunned down eight LeT infiltrators near the Line of Control (LoC) at Jamia Galli Gulmarg this morning, the spokesman said, adding a soldier was also killed while two others were injured in the gun-battle.

Security forces killed another LeT militant in an encounter at Dangiwacha in the north Kashmir district of Baramula last night. An AK rifle, four magazines, four hand grenades and 80 rounds were seized from the slain ultra.

Three militants, including a self-styled district commander of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, were gunned down by the security forces during a search operation late last night at Sayan village under the Kokernag police station.

An AK rifle, five magazines, two pistols, one hand grenade, 108 rounds were seized from the slain ultra.

Two charred bodies of militants along with two AK rifles, five magazines and 19 rounds were recovered from the debris of the Janwari Complex at Sopore where security forces and ultras were locked in a gunfight on Friday, the spokesman said.

Militants kidnapped and later killed Mohammad Yousuf at Bansal Mahore in the Udhampur district last night, he said. — UNI

And in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) , also called as `Azad Kashmir` by some ,

``The Kashmir Earthquake`` is not a story that can be told in numbers. Twenty thousand dead? What does it mean?

Perhaps it would make sense to ask the living. But they do not seem to be interested.

The only thing that brings fire to their eyes is a mention of the government.

``The bastards want us to be a part of Pakistan,`` a young man spits out the words as if he had never intended them to taste his tongue.

binoo:

pray?

yes, for edge sahib and his kind!



as for the victims....from here...cash would rule

as i said to ijaz, you would do great service if you could keep us abreast of aid abuse...

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International aid organizations are accepting donations:

Oxfam www.oxfam.org
Red Cross www.redcross.org
Mercy International www.mercycorps.org

As for aid abuse, we aren`t even thinking on those terms. This morning I was with some doctors who are flying out and there is no question but that they are simply offering their services for helping the victims. Money, goods, food, and other items are pouring in to relief camps and nobody is really concerned with theft or abuse at the moment.

National tragedies of this nature seem to have a positive function of bringing together many otherwise disparate and divergent groups often at conflict in a society.

I am glad to read that such movements are in evidence and at a very copious and extensive level. One hopes and prays for their permanence in our society.

The level of response so far is encouraging. I hope that the financial response is just as good.

About me? I have done my part, I think.

More power to you all. We who have became aliens to that history and geography eons ago can only wish you more power while we do whatever we can in our feeble way!

Pakistan`s recent humanitarian tragedy is immense, with thousands having lost their families, homes and sources of livlihood.It is the poor and poverty stricken who are affected the most; numerous villages razed to the ground. Phase I of emergency donations is already in motion providing immediate relief to the injured and homeless. Phase II of long-term donations and funding will be needed to support extensive rehabilitation in the area.

Please donate generously and pass on this information to your friends and others who are able to assist and make a difference. Also please share information and other sources of donations which will directly assist affected people in Northern Pakistan.

Donations to UNICEF Canada`s South Asia Earthquake Emergency Appeal, can be made on-line at www.unicef.ca, by telephone at 1-877-955-3111 or by mail at UNICEF Canada, 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON M4S 2C6.
https://secure.unicef.ca/portal/SmartDefault.aspx?at=1211

World Vision Canada
http://www.worldvision.ca/home/content-archives/content-stories/pakistan-devastated-by-earthquake/

Care Canada
https://www.strategicprofitsinc.com/wn/care/sp_don_e.php

Oxfam`s Asian Earthquake Appeal in the UK:
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_you_can_do/give_to_oxfam/donate/asian_quake.htm

Re: # 2


i think you do not watch tv....or you don`t live upto date with current affairs......do me a favour on your tv......and sit down in front of tv for half hour and you will watch how peole are helping with each other....and specially from karachi i wasn`t expecting this much help...because i used to believe they will die fighting with each other..but they are leading us in front....still if you don`t believe then get your car on and reach to isb.....and watch....if still it doesn`t comfort you......roads are on for bala kot.......

and mind it..........we have most difficult tracks in the world to reach northern areas....take example of karakoram.......
i would request you one......stop criticizing and act something good for the nation........

come on world.........we were being forward whenever you need.....we were the first to help ....example tusnami and this time we need you.......and i am sure that you will never let us down........

Re: # 2

Edge, you are a moron!

bina - you got it.

edge - pls check out cnn as well and look what they have to say about the indian side.

Thanks for this information Bina!

It`s gratifying to know of Pakistani general public`s overwhelming response. I think we Indians can at least send antibiotics and other medicines. In an ideal world of course our men and machinery should have reached ahead of those from the US and Britain. Indian public has all the sympathy and good wishes for their neighbours. Only the day before a two minute silence was observed in my neighbourhood Ramlila for both Pakistani and Indian victims.

Where can one donate money ONLINE?

Thanks.

Re: # 9

you are right no doubt in it

he is absoulotly a moron

bina #4

As for aid abuse, we aren`t even thinking on those terms..... Money, goods, food, and other items are pouring in to relief camps and nobody is really concerned with theft or abuse at the moment.

to an extent this is an instant outpouring...fine...but the affects of this massive earthquake will linger for a long time...rebuilding, reconstruction, rehabilitation will take a while…

my concern was for the long term…we will continue to donate and raise funds (from here)…one of the things those there can help us with is to monitor the flow of funds and report any abuse…so the flow is redirected towards those who do their jobs better

Re: # 13

• Canadian Red Cross.
  


• Oxfam
  


• UNICEF