Multan Mellow

I have fallen in love with Pakistan once again. Anyone heading from Lahore towards Multan across the lush agricultural heartland would . Bollywood tunes sung by popular Pakistani artists being played in the bus remind me of the great talent this country possesses in every field. So, you cannot but agree with the Prime Minister that manpower is the biggest asset of the country.

This manpower however is crying at the moment . The mighty Indus has brought nothing but destruction for them this year . Monsoon rains that are usually received over a span of a month or so came down in just about a week. Result? 1 in every 10 Pakistani is affected directly or indirectly by the floods.

I have reached Multan which is going to be my base as I will move forward towards flood stricken districts of South Punjab to see how my countrymen are coping with the disaster. They are very much on their own. Their country now suffers from an 'Image Defecit', that is keeping international community to extend a wholehearted hand. Culprits being the government for misappropraiting previous aid. Some blame terrorism.

But I am sure , the relient nation that Pakistan is, it will come out of this test successful. Meanwhile I shall try my best to keep you posted.