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We think so much alike. 
http://www.paklinks.com/gs/pakistan-affairs/310517-arabs-hate-us-boo-hoo-3.html
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JazakAllah to Saudi Arabia.
The sad part is, we will forget this donation by KSA just like we forgot their previous donations and all we will speak of is how they don't let women drive rolleyes ... Allah he haafiz hai saada!
Thus far, Saudi Arabia is the leading nation in supporting the victims of the flood with a donation of $100 million on top of all the other material help they are providing on a daily basis.
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Sects don't matter, it is the ideology that is the problem.
All this problem of Talibanic kharijism has its base in Saudi inculcation of radical mindset which started in Zia's era. BUT that is not the point I am trying to make here. The point is about Pakistanis go heads over heels when it comes to a potential aid from Saudis, but stay tight-lipped when it is Americans who are actually delivering it to the affected people.
You being a Taliban supporter, I don't expect you to agree with Talibanic kharijism having its roots in Saudi backing. But many other Pakistanis who understand Talibanic mindset to be the enemy of Pakistan will agree with it. It does not matter what sect or religion they belong to.
You should not expect me to read your links. If there is a point to be made then let you be the one to make it.
Allah's curse be upon Taliban supporters and Altaf supporters. Pakistanis are not like you, with a narrow, hateful, sectarian, ethnic bigotry. You should consider yourself a separate entity.
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Thus far, Saudi Arabia is the leading nation in supporting the victims of the flood with a donation of $100 million on top of all the other material help they are providing on a daily basis.
That's not right. America is actually the leading nation.
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Allah's curse be upon Taliban supporters and Altaf supporters. Pakistanis are not like you, with a narrow, hateful, sectarian, ethnic bigotry. You should consider yourself a separate entity.
Violent extremist language oozing out of you. Hard to control your real self. Isn't it?
Saudi extremist ideology is the main culprit of current turmoil in Pakistan. This started in Zia's era. And Saudi was one of the countries that supported Taliban's "cursed" terrorist regime, alongside Saudi-inspired ISI and UAE.
There is no denying this fact.
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@samb
i agree with you, that there is no ummah thing, but, it doesnt hurt to make alliances if there is a benefit and to play ones cards wisely.
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Violent extremist language oozing out of you. Hard to control your real self. Isn't it?
Saudi extremist ideology is the main culprit of current turmoil in Pakistan. This started in Zia's era. And Saudi was one of the countries that supported Taliban's "cursed" terrorist regime, alongside Saudi-inspired ISI and UAE. There is no denying this fact.
There isnt a shred of evidence that Saudis are behind the violence in Pakistan.
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@samb i agree with you, that there is no ummah thing, but, it doesnt hurt to make alliances if there is a benefit and to play ones cards wisely.
Icon, what benefit can we get by forming an alliance with intellectually bankrupt, internationally irrelevant countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc? sure they have money now which their royal families waste on shopping sprees in Europe, etc... but if peak oil theory is correct (and imo it is), then these arabs are going to go back to the stone age as soon as the west doesn't need their oil. then what are they going to sell?
then, we will still be better off because no matter how pathetic the state of education in our country, we still have made some investments in our human capital. even if the state hasn't, the people have done so for themselves to satisfy their own ambitions. we don't need to be forming alliances with arabs. we need to be like Turkey and form alliances with countries that we can actually benefit from.
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samb, even Turkey is making alliance with arabs, and making lot of monmey out of it. Relations are not all or none principle nor permanent, you co-operate where it benefits you. Even the richest nation in the world, like US is tapping into their resources, why should others hold back. At present they have money, we have manpower, expertise, textile, food products that we can sell to them. Pakistan is already earning billions of dollars in trade and foreign exchange from gulf.
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There isnt a shred of evidence that Saudis are behind the violence in Pakistan.
They are not directly leading terrorism activities in Pakistan. I said it is their ideology which is the cause of creation of extremist Talibanic mindset in Pakistan.
Remember, Saudi was one of the only 3 countries in the world which recognized Taliban government.
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Pakistan is already earning billions of dollars in trade and foreign exchange from gulf.
What could be trade with gulf countries besides sending people to work there?
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They are not directly leading terrorism activities in Pakistan. I said it is their ideology which is the cause of creation of extremist Talibanic mindset in Pakistan. Remember, Saudi was one of the only 3 countries in the world which recognized Taliban government.
We were one of them, it was Pakistan that brokered deals between Taliban and rest of the world. And the ideology thing, okay which part of their ideology is fueling Taliban?
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What could be trade with gulf countries besides sending people to work there?
Virtually everything that Pakistan produces like rice, wheat, textile, cotton, IT, leather products.
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What about it?
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This is a tremendous effort from the highest levels in Saudi Arabia directing the launch of nationwide relief campaign for Pakistan.
Kingās Campaign for the Relief of the Pakistani People starts today
August 16, 2010
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosquesā Campaign for the Relief of the Pakistani People will be launched this evening following Taraweeh prayers, according to an official announcement. The campaign, aimed at raising money for victims of severe flooding in Pakistan, is being managed by Second Deputy Prime Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. In a statement, Prince Nayef reported that the Governors of the Kingdomās Provinces have been directed to form sub-committees to raise voluntary donations and to allocate locations for the receipt of in kind contributions.
Donors can write checks or make a cash deposits to Account Number SA8710000020162400000107 at the National Bank. Contributions can also be made through the National Banking ATM or the National Bank Online.
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On top of the $100 million alreeady pledged by Saudi Arabia plus the daily plane loads of relief supplies now more monertary aid pledged, this time by the Saudi based Islamic Development Bank.
IDB extends $11 million in relief aid for flood victims in Pakistan
August 12, 2010
The Executive Directors of the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) approved a grant of $11 million for relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan at a meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of IDB President Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Ali. The Directors also approved allocations worth $620.4 million for financing new development projects in Morocco, Sudan, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Gambia, Mauritania, Uzbekistan, Iran, Guinea and Cameroon. Additional assistance was allocated to Muslim communities in Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, Georgia, Paraguay and Ukraine.
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King orders fundraiser for Pakistan flood relief
http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article104212.ece/REPRESENTATIONS/large_620x350/dsau_king.jpg
A Saudi cargo plane unloads a consignment of relief supplies at Lahore airport on Sunday. (SPA)
By P.K. ABDUL GHAFOUR | ARAB NEWS
Published: Aug 16, 2010 23:22 Updated: Aug 17, 2010 00:43
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia launched a nationwide fundraising campaign on Monday for Pakistanās flood victims, on the instructions of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif said.
King Abdullah inaugurated the campaign by giving SR20 million while Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, donated SR10 million and Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif SR5 million to the fund.
āWe have instructed all regional governors to set up subsidiary committees to collect donations and encourage businessmen and other citizens to participate actively in the campaign, which is named after King Abdullah,ā Prince Naif told the Saudi Press Agency.
He said potential donors could deposit their money in account No. SA8710000020162400000107 at National Commercial Bank or transfer their money using NCBās telebanking service or ATMs or Al-Ahli online service.
In response to the kingās call, Tabuk Gov. Prince Fahd bin Sultan identified locations in the region to collect donations. They include the headquarters of the King Abdul Aziz Charitable Society and Prince Fahd bin Sultan Social Program. The governor also set up a committee to organize the fundraising.
Saudi Arabia has already sent 16 planeloads of relief supplies to Pakistan after the country was hit by the worst floods in its history. On Sunday, the 15th and 16th cargo flights arrived in Pakistani airports with Saudi supplies.
Saudi Finance Ministry officials Abdullah Al-Muhaisen, Abdul Aziz Al-Fayad and Abdullah Al-Dossary handed over the relief supplies to Pakistani authorities. The Saudi Embassy in Islamabad is supervising the distribution of Saudi aid among the victims.
The Kingdom has pledged $100 million relief for Pakistan. āWe are coordinating with UN agencies to distribute the humanitarian and emergency relief supplies,ā an official statement said.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who surveyed the devastation caused by the torrential floods on Sunday, said he had never seen anything like it in his life. He urged foreign donors to speed up assistance to the 20 million people affected.
The floods that began more than two weeks ago in Pakistanās mountainous northwest have now affected about a quarter of the country, especially its agricultural heartland. While the death toll of 1,500 is relatively small, the scale of the flooding and number of people whose lives have been disrupted is staggering.
The United Nations has appealed for an initial $460 million to provide relief, but only 20 percent has been given. Once the floods recede, billions more will be needed for reconstruction and getting people back to work.
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Saudi Arabia raises $20.5 million in flood aid
Tuesday, 17 Aug, 2010
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has raised 20.5 million dollars in aid on the first day of a national campaign for flood-striken Pakistan, state news agency SPA said Tuesday.
King Abdullah kicked off the campaign by donating 20 million riyals (5.33 million dollars), and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz offered 10 million riyals, press reports said.
The third in line to the throne, Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz, gave five million riyals to the cause, according to the reports.
The oil-rich kingdom has already sent 16 planeloads of relief supply to Pakistan, Arab News daily said, adding that it had pledged to provide 100 million dollars in aid.
The United Nations warned Tuesday of a āsecond wave of deathā in Pakistan while aid agencies struggled to raise money to help the 20 million people hit by the nationās worst-ever natural disaster.
Fresh rains have threatened further anguish for the millions affected by three weeks of flooding that has engulfed about one quarter of the country, including its rich agricultural heartland. ā AFP
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^Thats an excellent effort.
Re: Saudi Arabia to provide $100 million flood relief aid to Pakistan
Just need to Pray that All this donation should be utilize efficiently ...