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How many sons must motherland Pakistan lose fighting against their own before we pay the price for peace and prosperity? May all those who wish ill for Pakistan and its people die and rot in hell!

Originally published in The News

Monday, May 18, 2009

By Rauf Klasra

Family members of martyred Captain Najam Riaz have made a shocking disclosure about the alleged involvement of an important administrative official of Malakand in the killing of four SSG commandos at the hands of Taliban last week.

The heroic tale of brave commandos reveals how the valiant soldiers had broken the necks of eight Taliban, once they realised that they were about to be beheaded. The mother of Shaheed Captain Najam told The News while sitting in her village house, amid tears in her eyes, that she would have even sacrificed ten sons for the sake of Pakistan and she was proud of her 24-year old son, who before going to Swat had told her not to weep over her body as he knew he was going on a journey of martyrdom.

“Our Shaheed captain told that the important official of Malakand had come to meet the Taliban when they were in their possession. The official considered to be darling of the Taliban had told his friends to keep the four SSG commandos with them but return their weapons”, one of the family members of the martyred Captain told The News.

The father of Captain who retired from army as a Hawaldar demanded Read the rest of this entry »

Pakistan is yet again in a state of war. The horrifying situation in the northern areas of Pakistan seems to be getting intense day by day as the military forces make rapid advancement towards ‘eliminating’ Taliban.  There is no clue as to what might be the outcome of the war, but millions of people already have left their homes in search of a safer shelter as a repercussion. According to a UN report, this internal displacement from Malakand Division has broken a fifteen year international record.

It is truly sickening to see millions of our people being homeless and dispirited, without adequate food and shelter. The government has provided relief camps but is insufficient for population of this magnitude. What is needed at the moment is that every Pakistani extends his hand and heart to those in need. The national spirit, unity and valor, which we all witnessed after the earthquake of Oct ’05, is what Pakistan needs at the time.

Chowrangi has done a great job by compiling this very useful list which should be considered by those willing to help:

How you can help:

Besides sending cash through below mentioned charity organizations, you can support by providing following commodities. Please do not donate old/expired stuff. Make sure edible items are hygienic and properly packed.
•    Clothing: Clothes of various sizes, Beddings, Shoes
•    Utensils: Jerricans (large plastic cans that hold 20 liters of water or other liquids), Crockery, Buckets
•    Toiletries: Tissues, Soaps, Dettol (antibacterial cleaners), Towels
•    Food: Rice, Sugar, Flour (Atta), Onions, Potatoes, Cooking oil, Tea, Milk (tetra packs or powder), Safe drinking water, Cooked Food

Medicines:

1. Water purification tablets.
2. Life saving drugs.
3. Vaccines for malaria, cholera, typhoid, influenza.
4. Pain killers including strong ones like morphine derivatives, tremadol, pethadine, kinz.
5. Antibiotics e.g. tetnus, amoxil, gentamycin.
6. IV cannulas
7. IV Drip sets
8. IV drips: normal saline, ringerlactate
9. Local anesthetics (injections)
10. Cotton bandages, cotton.
11. Surgical instruments: e.g needle holders, forceps, tweezers.
12. Suturing materials, Skin staples.

Charity Organizations in Pakistan:

•    Al-Khidmat Foundation: Donate here.
•    Edhi Foundation: Donate here.
•    SUNGI: Who to contact [link], where to donate [link].

More resources can be found at Chowrangi