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400 Indian Doctors to arrive in Sindh to treat Flood victims
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400 peace doctors may not get visas
Peace activists fear that the 400 Indian doctors, who were due to arrive in Pakistan to help flood survivors, may be refused visas.
Under the banner of ‘Aman Kay Barhtay Qadam’, 400 Indian doctors have vowed to come to Pakistan to assist people suffering from diseases at relief camps. The move was proposed at a joint meeting of peace activists from both sides on August 15 in Lahore.
However, they will have to overcome a major hurdle to make goodwill initiative possible – acquire visas. “There couldn’t be a better time for this to happen, but there are certain sections that do not want peace and I feel that they (Indian doctors) might not get the permission,” said AH Nayyar, president of the Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC).
“While the Indians are trying to get visas, the attitude of our government suggests that their efforts won’t be encouraged. The Interior and Foreign ministries will both come up with several security related reasons and eventually, the visas will be refused,” he said, adding that unlike the governments, the people of both countries look forward to this cooperation.
Pakistan Medical Association’s Dr Tipu Sultan, who is also the president of the PPC Sindh Chapter, believes the post-flood problems will be of a greater magnitude than the catastrophe itself.
“There will be numerous problems and issues in the aftermath of the floods. Thousands might die of diseases such as gastroenteritis and malaria. These times call for decisions to be made in the interest of the public, he said.
“When we can take aid from the US, China and Brazil, what’s the problem in taking help from India. The Indian doctors coming here to help is a good step towards peace,” Sultan remarked.
Classical dancer Sheema Kirmani, who is part of the Aman Kay Barhtay Qadam initiative and has been campaigning for peace between the two countries for a long time, says it’s a wonderful proposal. “The media reported that we need more doctors to look after the victims so it’s a wonderful opportunity.”
Sharafat Ali, an associate member of PILER – an NGO involved in the peace process, told The Express Tribune that the Indians have proposed to stay in Pakistan from four weeks to four months, depending on how long their help would be required.
“Though Pakistan’s Foreign Office officials have indicated that the country is not inclined toward accepting India’s monetary assistance of $5 million for flood survivors, there is still hope that the doctors from across the border might be allowed to come here for the sake of the survivors,” he said.
Peace activists fear that the 400 Indian doctors, who were due to arrive in Pakistan to help flood survivors, may be refused visas.
Under the banner of ‘Aman Kay Barhtay Qadam’, 400 Indian doctors have vowed to come to Pakistan to assist people suffering from diseases at relief camps. The move was proposed at a joint meeting of peace activists from both sides on August 15 in Lahore.
However, they will have to overcome a major hurdle to make goodwill initiative possible – acquire visas. “There couldn’t be a better time for this to happen, but there are certain sections that do not want peace and I feel that they (Indian doctors) might not get the permission,” said AH Nayyar, president of the Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC).
“While the Indians are trying to get visas, the attitude of our government suggests that their efforts won’t be encouraged. The Interior and Foreign ministries will both come up with several security related reasons and eventually, the visas will be refused,” he said, adding that unlike the governments, the people of both countries look forward to this cooperation.
Pakistan Medical Association’s Dr Tipu Sultan, who is also the president of the PPC Sindh Chapter, believes the post-flood problems will be of a greater magnitude than the catastrophe itself.
“There will be numerous problems and issues in the aftermath of the floods. Thousands might die of diseases such as gastroenteritis and malaria. These times call for decisions to be made in the interest of the public, he said.
“When we can take aid from the US, China and Brazil, what’s the problem in taking help from India. The Indian doctors coming here to help is a good step towards peace,” Sultan remarked.
Classical dancer Sheema Kirmani, who is part of the Aman Kay Barhtay Qadam initiative and has been campaigning for peace between the two countries for a long time, says it’s a wonderful proposal. “The media reported that we need more doctors to look after the victims so it’s a wonderful opportunity.”
Sharafat Ali, an associate member of PILER – an NGO involved in the peace process, told The Express Tribune that the Indians have proposed to stay in Pakistan from four weeks to four months, depending on how long their help would be required.
“Though Pakistan’s Foreign Office officials have indicated that the country is not inclined toward accepting India’s monetary assistance of $5 million for flood survivors, there is still hope that the doctors from across the border might be allowed to come here for the sake of the survivors,” he said.
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a great step by indian civil society - big thanks
I hope these steps can take us towards right path and peace prevails btw In-Pak
I hope these steps can take us towards right path and peace prevails btw In-Pak
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It is important that help reaches the needy whatever Pakistan wants we should help them with. Doing good works gives a lot of stisfaction, ask those who have done this. God bless people in need. Net warriors please stay away from flaming.
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Bro, sorry for being offtopic but aapke signature pe sher galat hai..
it is:-
Barbad Gulistaan karne ko bas ek hi ulloo kaafi hai,
Har shakh pe ulloo baithe hain anjaam-e-gulistaan kya hoga.
From : Malik Usman
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Sir, you are a Pathetic Individual.
The Gentleman has been more than Honest by being Realistic as only a True Gentle Person could be.
Consider : A few of he Indian Doctors are Indeed Killed by the Pakistani Terrorists. What would the outcome be in respect of India-Pakistan relationship?
Please read the following Article :
Pak airlifts UK ministers caught in flood protests
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday airlifted two British cabinet ministers away from angry protesters after they visited an area ravaged by the country's catastrophic floods, the visiting delegation said.
British international development secretary Andrew Mitchell and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Conservative Party chairwoman and minister without portfolio, had visited flood-hit areas in the country's volatile northwest.
Officials said that at no point was their security under threat, and Mitchell praised the Pakistani military for acting swiftly.
"We came back to Islamabad by a circuitous route. The ministerial party had to be re-routed to avoid a large, ongoing public protest as a precaution," Mitchell told a news conference in the capital. "We were returned to Islamabad by a helicopter, without getting in the way of its operational duties, and are now continuing with our programme.
"I'd like to thank the Pakistan army for facilitating this so promptly and efficiently, and indeed the close protection officers from Pakistan and Britain who so quickly got us out of that difficult situation."
Officials said the protest over electricity blocked the main road between Islamabad and the northwestern city of Peshawar. Power cuts have been exacerbated by the worst floods in 80 years which have ravaged infrastructure.
Mitchell announced further British support to help fight the spread of disease and provide shelter, food and medical supplies, which will mean that British aid will now benefit up to three million people affected by the floods.
Next time think before you start bashing at your keyboard.
Malik Usman Sir : Thank you for being HONEST. You are truly a Gentleman.
Your Reply :
You sir are a pathetic individual
Sir, you are a Pathetic Individual.
The Gentleman has been more than Honest by being Realistic as only a True Gentle Person could be.
Consider : A few of he Indian Doctors are Indeed Killed by the Pakistani Terrorists. What would the outcome be in respect of India-Pakistan relationship?
Please read the following Article :
Pak airlifts UK ministers caught in flood protests
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday airlifted two British cabinet ministers away from angry protesters after they visited an area ravaged by the country's catastrophic floods, the visiting delegation said.
British international development secretary Andrew Mitchell and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Conservative Party chairwoman and minister without portfolio, had visited flood-hit areas in the country's volatile northwest.
Officials said that at no point was their security under threat, and Mitchell praised the Pakistani military for acting swiftly.
"We came back to Islamabad by a circuitous route. The ministerial party had to be re-routed to avoid a large, ongoing public protest as a precaution," Mitchell told a news conference in the capital. "We were returned to Islamabad by a helicopter, without getting in the way of its operational duties, and are now continuing with our programme.
"I'd like to thank the Pakistan army for facilitating this so promptly and efficiently, and indeed the close protection officers from Pakistan and Britain who so quickly got us out of that difficult situation."
Officials said the protest over electricity blocked the main road between Islamabad and the northwestern city of Peshawar. Power cuts have been exacerbated by the worst floods in 80 years which have ravaged infrastructure.
Mitchell announced further British support to help fight the spread of disease and provide shelter, food and medical supplies, which will mean that British aid will now benefit up to three million people affected by the floods.
Next time think before you start bashing at your keyboard.
Malik Usman Sir : Thank you for being HONEST. You are truly a Gentleman.
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I agree with Hutchroy, the safety of the docs can not be guaranteed.
The terrorists would like to to take maximum benefit out of this situation. Striking them would be the easiest and most effective way of creating tension between the two nations.
The terrorists have not given up their guns even now, I was reading that there was shooting in Peshawer just 2 days ago, and quite a few died.
Isn't it strange that on the one hand they are seen helping the flood victims and at the same time bringing out threats and carrying out attacks?
So I also personally feel it would not be a good idea for them to go.
The burden on Pakistan would be many times more than what they could provide by assistance. And mind you Sindh is no peaceful province either, the killings in Karachi is a grim reminder.
The terrorists would like to to take maximum benefit out of this situation. Striking them would be the easiest and most effective way of creating tension between the two nations.
The terrorists have not given up their guns even now, I was reading that there was shooting in Peshawer just 2 days ago, and quite a few died.
Isn't it strange that on the one hand they are seen helping the flood victims and at the same time bringing out threats and carrying out attacks?
So I also personally feel it would not be a good idea for them to go.
The burden on Pakistan would be many times more than what they could provide by assistance. And mind you Sindh is no peaceful province either, the killings in Karachi is a grim reminder.
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