Pakistan Zindabad

Our nation is in critical condition right now. This is the first time in Pakistani history that Pakistan is both internally and externally in chaos. Usually corruption is the only problem inside Pakistan, and India the only problem outside. But now it is more than that. Outside, Both Afghanistan and India are Pakistan's problem, as well as the intentions of our "frenemy" (friend and enemy); the United States. Inside, power, gas and sugar shortages are only adds to the chaos. While Karachi is going into flames, the rest of the nation is being rocked by the India supported taliban suicide attacks. And yet with everything going against us we are still strong as a nation and still the most successful country fighting the war on terror. The war on terror is definitely the most expensive war for Pakistan and yet the most rewarding. I mean we get the chance to eliminate the cancer in our society that has being growing in our culture since the early 90s. We have a chance to get rid of the flawed thinking that exists within our society and I see the Pakistani army and the Pakistani public taking full advantage of that. Now that my friend is priceless. For the friends, enemies, and "frenemies" of Pakistan, just remember one thing; no matter how deep shit we get into, we always did and always will find a way back out. You know why? Because Allah will always be on our side.

Pakistan Zindabad

Pakistan Stands United

It's very rare to see all Pakistani politicians and media to stand united against a cause and that is exactly whats happening now. In order to defeat the taliban the whole nation stands united to get rid of the cancer of Pakistani society. Usually the opposition party in Pakistan [who is not in power] always creates chaos and criticizes everything the party in power does [in this case the PPP] but even Nawaz Sharif called for unity and supported the government's action. Pakistan's growing middle class is already on the side of the government as they are all well-educated about the taliban's actions in the neighboring country and it's misuse of Islam. I would think the people who have to move from their homes and relocate in camps until the military operations end would have problems with it but even they support the army as one IDP [Internally Displaced Persons] of Mingora stated: "We will rebuild our homes, but would not want to see the presence of even a single Talib after this operation". The terrified residents also told the Pakistani newspaper Daily Times: “With almost 100 percent public support for the military operation it doesn’t stand to reason to see that at the end of the day the target – flushing out the Taliban – is not achieved. We would see fault with no other institution than the military if the targets remains unachieved”. I am also extremely proud of prime minister Gilani's address to the nation to fight with unity, I believe his message effected many. Another example is shown in Karachi as MQM [Muttahida Qaumi Movement] and ANP [Awami National Party] both withdrew the May 12th strike they once called. And last but not least, our Army has donated a day's pay for the rehabilitation and welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of NWFP and that shows their commitment and how much they care for their people. Remember to enjoy these times of unity and try your best to do your part =]

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A United Pakistan Saves An Innocent Life

PESHAWAR: Thanks to the generosity of kind-hearted Pakistanis, five-year-old Hamza has been brought back to health and is now convalescing at home after receiving quality medical treatment.

He was injured while going to a shop on the Ring Road here on February 5. It so happened that a lawyer was attacked by his rivals and little Hamza happened to be there. He suffered multiple bullet injuries and doctors at the Lady Reading Hospital twice operated upon him.

However, Hamza couldn’t recover fully. Doctors recommended that he should be shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad for specialised treatment.

Hamza’s father, Ahmadzada, had by then exhausted all means. The 28-year-old rickshaw driver had shifted to the city from his native Tangi area in Charsadda district two months ago and had no money to treat his only son.

Talking to The News, he said he had rented a one-room house for Rs 1,500 per month on the Ring Road for his family that included his wife, two-year-old daughter Ayesha and Hamza.

On the fateful day when his son was injured, he was out for work and a kind elder named Haji Shaukat shifted his wounded son to hospital.

Someone suggested to him that he should make an appeal through a newspaper to seek financial help for Hamza’s treatment. The appeal was published in The News, Islamabad, and soon he was receiving phone calls from all over Pakistan. “I got about 100 phone calls. All of them wanted to help me pay for Hamza’s treatment,” he recalled.

A military officer based in Kamra helped Hamza to get admitted to the PIMS. Every arrangement for transporting him and his father to Islamabad had been made and a philanthropist, who didn’t want to publicise his name and deed, paid all medical bills.

Subsequently, donations poured in from many known and unknown people. They included the staff at the Army Para Training School in Peshawar, a Pakistani family living in the US, a woman journalist from Islamabad and a number of young students. Some brought toys for Hamza, others left cash at his bedside.

The staff at the Governor House, Peshawar, the office of the Advocate General, NWFP, and the Pakistan Baitul Mal, Islamabad, also got in touch with Ahmadzada and offered help. It was heart-warming to hear Ahmadzada telling the lady who called from the Pakistan Baitul Mal that he had received enough financial support and didn’t need more. He advised her to provide support to other deserving patients.

Despite being poor, Ahmadzada showed the way to others. “All I can do is to pray all my life for those who helped me in this hour of need. I had no means to get Hamza treated,” he remarked.

Ahmadzada was full of praise for the doctors who helped in the treatment of his son at the PIMS. In particular, he named Dr Zaheer Abbasi and Dr Sibghatullah Afridi.

When contacted, Dr Zaheer Abbasi said Hamza was brought to the PIMS in a precarious condition, as his stomach, liver and intestines were damaged due to bullet injuries. “Now he is in a stable condition and has been sent home.”

Source: The News Pakistan