Re: SOS from Pakistan
there are diff types of choppers, many are not suitable for relief operations
tents from military have been released. This is fairly common news.. the disaster teams in the front lines have been moving those exact tents to the needed areas.
pakistan may have one of the largest tent industries, but the tents that are needed need to be water proof, room sized tents. The tents being made in Pakistan are simply not the type that work well in a damp cold area. there is a very limited inventory of the tents that can be used. a typical shaadi shamiaana, or thetents Pakistan exports to saudi arabia for hajj stuff will simply not do.
Ahmed rashid needed to do just a little bit more research. I have personally spoken to Pakistani tent manufacturers, and relief agencies in the region. The issue is the number of available tents that are needed. For solving that issue, many agencies have been lookign to chinese manufacturers, which is something I have personally being engaged in. Had Ahmed Rashid done the same he would not be talking out of his bung hole.
Thank you for your concern for the wellbeing and proper care for the people affected by the earthquakes. If you go to human development foundation website and donate your funds will be goign towards securing more tents for the people who need it. Thank You.