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From a different article about the island: When a devastating earthquake struck the remote Awaran district in Pakistan's Baluchistan province on Tuesday, it kil
by NovemberWest 13y ago
From a different article about the island: When a devastating earthquake struck the remote Awaran district in Pakistan's Baluchistan province on Tuesday, it killed hundreds of people and left thousands homeless, as the government struggles to rescue those who need help.
IIRC, Pakistan is demographically a very young country, with overall low education levels and a lot of challenges. I will voice my hope that this oddity somehow brings them more help with the aftermath of the quake than they might otherwise be likely to get.
- WasimBhai 13y agoActually, Pakistan has reasonable resources to handle this kind of situation. The devastating earth quake of 2005 precipitated the formation of National Disaster Management Authority. With army supporting operations, I am sure things will be handled well.
- NovemberWest 13y agoHoping someone gets additional assistance is not the same thing as calling them incomptent. I used to have friends in Pakistan and I read a bit about the country in relation to the world economy etc. I drew some alarming conclusions about Pakistan and other countries with a similarly young demographic in terms of potential disproportionate impact on global stability and the like. Your implied objections to my well wishes aside, I still hope this oddity calls attention to Pakistan and brings them additional support. Have a great evening/day/whatever.