So sad and above it alarming, it seems that the wave of terror after subsiding has made a comeback,and like in the past its deadly as well as tragic.
The attack on the office of World Vision near Mansehra is highly condemnable,,where according to reports a gang of terrorists (around 15) stormed into the office,making the entire staff hostage. This was followed by a gun fight with the police but as a result 5 employees of WV including two women lost their life. Once again in a very short span the terrorists have shown that they are not only present,but with ease they can unleash the wave of terror.
Any one of you who can recall the tragic month of October,2005 knows well that these very NGO’S,their foreign and local staff and above all the brave volunteers almost achieved a miracle by rescuing the earth quake victims in every part of Pakistan. Events like these really leave behind a horrifying impact. From that time much of the rehabilitation work has been done by these people,but the enemies and there misguided forces have gone on rampage especially against this segment.
For a preview the place where this incident took place is no Waziristan,,but rather its adjacent to Mansehra where a few weeks back all our leadership was holding rallies to secure NA-21 seat. To end,a salute to the social workers and community uplift volunteers who are defying all odds by working in these condition,and i can stand witness to this as i myself do the same.
In the end we have no doubts on the courage of our troops fighting these enemies of the state, but as i say its time for our leadership to show at least once that they care for us,rule by our strength and are with Pakistan’s intrests,,which is something we have yet to see.
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I know a few months have gone by since this happened and I hope and pray that some healing and love have occured there….and now I’m very concerned about my friends who live there in Oghi…… my pen pal and all his family. Please kindly let me know if anyone sees this post at beautifulquitters at geemail….God bless you and keep you safe!
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No words can do enough condemning of this barbaric incident. These were people who were trying to help the poor and the deprived. The reactions of this incident could lead to many unwanted circumstances. Other social organizations might wrap up their work and move and the community would be left helpless. I hope that doesn’t happen.
The attack on world vision office is a blatant act of cowardly terrorists, prior to this development agencies have been targeted in NWFP, the objectives are quite simple the extremist elements do not want development or awareness in these areas, it is very courageous of the development practitioners to work in such areas where their lives are in constant danger.
Another attack by the Talibans. This is nothing but to me it is a last desperate attempt by them as a reaction of the numerous arrests made by the security forces of their top leaders. God knows what kind of ideology do they follow. This blast was huge so killed more than ten people I think.
Just like they attacked the WFP in Islamabad in F-8. The Taliban really want to kill the development in Pakistan and one thing you should note that these organizations work in the secularism of the country in which education must be provided to all. This surely comes as a threat to the Talibanization so they are afraid and react!