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Lal Din Sharaf Sargodhavi II

Posted: May 25, 2009 Mon 04:22 am     Views: 201    Interacts: 6

Today is 49 Years since the Great Man passed away. May his soul rest in peace.
Just back from Haji Yasin Camp at Mardan for IDPs (Internally displaced Pakistanis). I cannot understand why we call them people. Put up a 40,000 Gallons per day water treatment plant. Heat is oppressive and local administration despite all running around insufficient.
Came back after a long time.
Cheerios


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Posted by Fouz on Monday May 25, 2009 07:49 am
Can we not think about implementing the OPP Model out there. women empowerment from home; cottage industries and stuff. I had heard that people, especially women, have started weaving stuff. This can be institutionalised. With the current hostile environment, especially in Sindh, the IDPs can stay in them camps and start their life anew. meanwhile relief efforts must go on but som esemblance of dignity and normalcy of life must be brought there.
Posted by ijaz_gul on Monday May 25, 2009 07:37 am
I left chowk after all the RUT created by some very uncivilized people.

We intend putting in more plants. Can't do at my own. lets see if I can muster enough.
Posted by Delirium on Monday May 25, 2009 07:24 am
Good to hear from you in a long while. Envious of the personal efforts you have been making regarding the IDPs.Wish can contribute more personally.
Posted by tahir on Monday May 25, 2009 06:18 am
Ijaz sahib,

Join the current protest movement then!
Posted by leenah on Monday May 25, 2009 05:26 am
Amen.
I just finished reading the same titled i-log of the yesteryear. May his legacy grow, and make him even more proud.

JazakAllah khair. I have not been able to get there in person. Any suggestions, recommendations of chores in which more hands can help?
Posted by majumdar on Monday May 25, 2009 04:40 am
Ijaz gul sahib,

Welcome back. Ages since we heard from you.

Why dont you post something on what GOP and ordinary Pak citizens can do to releive the distress of the IDPs?

Regards

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