Turkey's largest aid ship sails for flood-hit Pakistan

[Jigs]

Turkish relief group on Friday sent ever-largest humanitarian aid ship to flood-hit Pakistan in a national campaign organized by IHH.

Turkish relief group on Friday sent ever-largest humanitarian aid ship to flood-hit Pakistan in a national campaign organized by the Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH).

The aid ship "Defne" sailed to Pakistan, which has 4,800 tons of aid materials for the flood victims of Pakistan from Zeyport sea port in Turkey.

It is the the largest aid operation at a time, as the ship carries 4 thousand 800 tons of aid to Pakistan.

The ship was a part of Gaza Freedom Flotilla that tried to bring aid to besieged Gaza and was attacked by Israeli soldiers in a raid that cost lives of 9 Turkish activists.

Pakistan has yet to recover from the destruction caused by regional monsoon rains that paralyzed the country in July. Thirty million Pakistanis who were affected in the worst floods in Pakistan’s history are still struggling to recover four months on.

Defne ship carries the cargo of dry pulses, winter clothes, tents, blankets, medications, medical equipment and cleaning materials. Total financial value of the aid is 8 million Turkish Liras, IHH officials said. The ship will arrive to Pakistan after 20-day journey and the aid will be distributed to Pakistani flood victims.

"It is the biggest aid campaign by the people of Turkey in modern Turkish history", IHH President Bulent Yildirim said.

"One of the ships of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. Defne is the largest human assistance so far. People from all over Turkey mobilized for the filling of the vessel. Our work for the Pakistani flood victims continue. Prepared in Turkey, this assistance will reach Pakistan about 20 days later," he added.

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[MadDog]

Long Live Pak-Turkey brotherhood and friendship !!!

 

[TARIQ BN ZIYAAD]

assalam alaikum

Thanks TURKY

TARIQ

 

[ZaYYaF]

I thank you brothers and sisters of Turkey for their kindness. Long live Pak-Turkey friendship.

 

[macho ki macho]

How much aid does pakistan need and uptill when?

 

[mehru]

Thanks Turkey for your help.

 

[Asian]

Dear Macho ...
I strongly feel what you said is not a right thing to say...
Its good that one country's citizens are helping other's in bad times...(Humanity above alll nationalities)

Even i would say .. long live friendhsip of Turkey and Pak

 

[macho ki macho]

I am asking what is the current situation in pak?? How do they plan ahead. Its not good to depend on aid forever. Its nothing to rejoice.

 

[Jigs]

I am asking what is the current situation in pak?? How do they plan ahead. Its not good to depend on aid forever. Its nothing to rejoice.

On 7 September 2010, the International Labour Organization reported that more than 5.3 million jobs have been lost due to the floods, emphasizing that "productive and labor intensive job creation programmes are urgently needed to lift millions of people out of poverty that has been aggravated by flood damage". The GDP growth rate of 4% prior to the floods may turn negative with the estimates ranging from -2% to -5% of GDP. Though the GDP growth may improve in 2011 and beyond, it will be several years before it can return to the 4% level of 2009. As a result, Pakistan is unlikely to meet the IMF's target budget deficit cap of 5.1% of GDP, and the existing $55 billion of external debt is set to grow. The loss of crops will hit the textile manufacturing which is the largest export sector of Pakistan. Furthermore, the loss of over 10 million heads of livestock's along with the loss of other crops will bring down the total agricultural production by more than 15%. Toyota and Unilever Pakistan have said that the floods may sap growth, necessitating production cuts as people struggle to cope with the destruction. Parvez Ghias the chief executive of Pakistan's largest automotor manufacturer Toyota described the economy's state as "fragile". Nationwide car sales are predicted to fall as much as 25%, forcing automakers to reduce production in October 2010 from the pre-flood level of 200 cars per day. The milk supplies have also fallen by 15%, which will cause the retail price of milk to increase by Pk Rs 4 (5 US cents) per liter. Some investors have started to buy the devalued stock in the hope that they will rise again

How do you propose they fix that ?

 

[livefist]

what is the real situation of flood in pakistan......i know situation became more dangerous in winter season. Flood victims can not save themselves only by one blanket and temporary tent houses in winter season. However what happened to $1,792 million, which donated by international community.

 

[mjnaushad]

Thanks turkey + special thanks to Merve Tekinay

 

[mjnaushad]

what is the real situation of flood in pakistan......i know situation became more dangerous in winter season. Flood victims can not save themselves only by one blanket and temporary tent houses in winter season. However what happened to $1,792 million, which donated by international community.

A damage of 43 Billion happend...... Do you think 1792 Million is big money....Its all is spend efficiently and effectively... China just donated more winter proof tents....

 

[mjnaushad]

I am asking what is the current situation in pak?? How do they plan ahead. Its not good to depend on aid forever. Its nothing to rejoice.

No one is depending on Aid forever..... Thats why Pakistan working on increasing Trade volumes with nations... Access to Europeon markets... Better tax collection .... Meeting energy needs and many more.

 

[Kompromat]

Don't have words to thank you guys.

Long live Turkish republic.

 

[macho ki macho]

How do you propose they fix that ?

Bring fundamental changes. Instead of asking for aid.

There are hell lot of positive things that can be done.