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India-Pakistan
UN expresses concern over Pakistan floods
2011-09-12
[Dawn] The United Nations
...a lucrative dumping ground for the relatives of dictators and party hacks...
 has expressed its concern over the recent rain and floods in Sindh and has urged the world to give importance to the grave situation.
The givers of the world are worried about Greece defaulting and causing the banks of Europe to fold, or about the American deficit growing large enough to swallow the world. Pakistan's little flood just isn't going to get much traction against those headwinds. Sorry.
The UN is also concerned over the extreme weather situation in Pakistain as the country witnessed severe floods last year and is now facing a similar situation.
They spent their money on weapons and private bank accounts instead of improving the dikes and ditches after last year's debacle. If they don't think it's a problem, why should we?
UN Humanitarian coordinator, Timo Pakkala said the world should come forward to help the flood victims.

According to Pakkala, millions of peoples have been affected in recent floods, 4.2 million acres of cultivated land has been destroyed along with a million homes, by the torrential rains.

Pakkala added that all the UN agencies are active for rehabilitation in the area and will continue to help the people affected by the floods.
Posted by:Fred

#3  From a security standpoint some claim it pays dividends for the West to give aid to these hellholes struck by natural disasters. The wisdom suggests it robs the Jihadi Pricks from the role of sole benefactor. And as result it diminishes their ability of being viewd by the Rustics as legit organizations. But don't believe for a second the Diplo-babble that claims as a result of charitble aid the average Mooselimb will begin to view the Infidels more favorably. They don't, won't, never have, and never will.
Posted by: DepotGuy   2011-09-12 09:46  

#2  "UN Humanitarian coordinator, Timo Pakkala said the world should come forward to help the flood victims."

I hope by "the world" you mean Saudi Arabia, Timo. We're broke.

As a matter of fact, where's your call to "the world" to come forward and help us with our floods, wildfires, etc.?
Posted by: Barbara   2011-09-12 09:26  

#1  So?
Posted by: Water Modem   2011-09-12 02:17  

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