Adil Najam
These pictures from the Associated Press need no commentary. They demand our attention. Our empathy. And, wherever we can, our action.
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yes, its havoc out here?
This is a tragedy of great magnitude. But this is also an opportunity for Islamabad and rest of Pakistan to show their solidarity with the people of Balchistan and maybe to provide them not just relief but a real development programme.
These are moving pictures. They must move us to action as Adil says. Just do something.
Surely we must leave no stone unturned to help our fellow Pakistanis.
I just wonder if whatever we are going through is some sort of warning being given time and again to us.
If you are reading this post, just donate. Pick your favorite charity in Pakistan or wherever you are on the globe, make sure they have an ongoing earthquake relief effort for this event and donate. Some of your hard earned money will reach these people. If you are in the US ask your employer to match your donation. This doubles your effort.