Dear friends,
We all are aware of the humanitarian crisis developing in the form of IDPs from Swat and adjoining areas. Even though we might take sides on whether the Government is right in carrying out the operation or not, I believe there are no two opinions on the fact that these people are in dire need of our help.
Experts estimate that this might turn out to be the biggest exodus since the partition in 1947. Naturally, such a turnout is something that the Government can not handle alone. We, as Pakistanis and as human beings, must all contribute towards the welfare of these people who have had to leave their whole world behind due to conflict. Please also bear in mind that bad living conditions are excellent hiring grounds for potential terrorists. I believe that it is our responsibility, as a nation, to make sure that this doesn't happen.
Keeping the above in mind I, along with a few colleagues from the office, have started up a drive for raising funds for these displaced people. We aim to generate as much funds as possible till the end of next week and then buy the following items for camps in Mardan/Mansehra/Swabi:
1) Mattresses
2) Oil stoves
3) Soaps
4) Kitchen utensils
5) Jerry cans
6) Clothes
7) Shoes
My friends, these people need our help. The time is NOW, tomorrow might be too late. Let's join hands for the welfare of our brothers and sisters. Let's join hands for the betterment of our country. Let's join hands now, so that when we are asked by our Lord what we did for our fellow Muslims, we have a better answer than saying 'Nothing'.
You can send donations to the following account:
Account # 01-6088341-01
Title: Umair Shahid
Swift code: SCBLPKKX
I have emptied out this account to ensure there is no mixup with my personal finances. Please make sure that you let me know the amount you have donated so I can keep track of it accordingly. Also, I urge to talk to your relatives/friends/colleagues/neighbors about this and collect as much donation as you can.
Please donate generously.
Thanks,
Umair