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I have a copy of Dil Mera Balakot that was given to me during my reent press trip to the earthquake affected regions. Unfortunately my Urdu is really rudimentary so it’s difficult for me to read.
I brought it in the hope that somebody might want to translate it into English; I think documenting the narratives of this event is very important and we would be doing an injustice to history if we didn’t try.
Let me know if you want a copy; maybe I can try to photocopy it for you. You can reach me at ambreen221@hotmail.com.
Any statement would sound like a cliche here. How do you cure the sorrow seen in the first picture? I mean, literally, is there anything that could wipe off those tears?
Both pictures are powerful here. the one at the top is just makes you stop and think. but I also really liek the ront page of Dawn and the headline there.
The picture brought tears in my eyes.
There was a series of articles published in “The daily Ummat”
Read all of them and they are an excellent source of first hand information based on real figures.
I have heard there’s a book published consisting on these articles, I’m though, not sure about the name.
Will publish the name soon.
I also fear that some of these would just be trying to make a quick buck out of people’s misery. But you are right, great literature can come from great suffering. I will look forward to hear from those who may have read any of these.
Also, another great picture. The intensity in the picture makes me feel uncomfortabe, but I think that is your purpose. That discomfort will keep the memory alive and hopefully lead to action.