Post Tagged with: "desensitivity"

15Aug
2010

First “Droned”, then Drowned! Who Shall Help the Flood Victims in Pakistan?

by Rahil Khan While the scope of the destruction caused by the floods in Pakistan is heart-wrenching, the relief efforts are even more frustrating.  The way the worst crisis in Pakistan was handled by the government, especially by our President Zardari, you would know that they are simply not competent to deal with the scale of the disaster. I am afraid our leaders are politicizing this disaster and some are probably even drooling over the prospects of more riches as [...]

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16Mar
2010

Muslim’s Call For Our Attention

“Twenty-five people died after a bomb blast near the hospital” and “twenty civilians were killed as police attacked the protesters” –we hear similar news on a daily basis, but never pay attention to the fact that so many precious lives are lost. I always try to keep up with the news, and whenever there is a discussion on current events I feel proud that at least I know more than an average citizen in this country. Due to improper coverage [...]

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