And assist one another in goodness and righteousness [Surah Ma’idah]
The chairman of KORT, fellow staff members as well as our courageous Muskorteers have been on the ground with the Pakistan army delivering aid first hand to victims of the tragic floods within Pakistan. The main areas that were struck were Gilgit Baltistan, KPK Swabi, Dera Ghazi Khan towards southern part of Pakistan and various places within Balochistan. Our prayers are with those struck by grief and those struck by loss of wealth, property and lives due to the disastrous calamity, the scale of which was unprecedented.
“The situation in Pakistan as I see right now is as much bad as the earthquake in 2005 if not worse.”
Ch Akhtar Mohammad
Chairman of KORT
Moments prior to launching our appeal, KORT acted swiftly by heading straight for Gilgit – Baltistan. Upon arrival, the team was met by muddy floods that was at the time about knee height, though much deeper further out. It was extremely difficult to gain access. It was a sorrowful sight to witness with buildings partially destroyed and many civilians injured.
After conveying the people and bodies to safety, food packs were distributed whilst the Pakistan army did what they could to clear the remains. The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khalid Khurshid, had offered gratitude to KORT’s amazing relief work and made a firm promise to re-open shelters and resources for those affected.
The following day, another team was dispatched to KPK in Swabi and was met by similar unforgettable sights. It could be seen from above via a helicopter that a village along with the trees had been almost entirely submerged in the devastating flood. Those affected had been transferred to a safe location. Team KORT arrived offering food packs and reassurance to all those affected. The food packs contained enough essentials to last an entire month and will be a big help due to lack of access and destruction from the floods.
Moving onto day 3 of relief work, Team KORT arrived in Pishin, Quetta, Balochistan, and this was by far one of the toughest for them yet. News had reached us that an earthquake had also struct this very same area The team had to act in haste to ensure Balochistan’s most affected areas have all been offered aid and assistance. With the support of the Frontier Corps, people were guided, and some were carried safely across the waist height flood water. Once the people had been brought over to a safe and open area, KORT distributed Food Packs to all and a public prayer was held for safety and God consciousness, as is the practice of KORT in all our relief work.
The next destination was in Qilla Saifullah and many youths were amongst the affected here, however, their ability to keep high hopes and a smile on their faces was incredible. KORT was present delivering food packs to the locals who had barely anything around them except the empty barren land.
Our Beloved Prophet, peace be upon Him, said, “Whosoever relieves from a believer some grief pertaining to this world, Allah shall relieve from him some grief pertaining to the Hereafter.” [Sunan Muslim]
KORT has been assisting those affected by the floods and with YOUR HELP, KORT will continue sending emergency aid to the remaining areas affected by the floods. The next site Team KORT will be travelling to in Balochistan is at Loralai.
As a donor, you have the ability to render how much aid we are able to offer to the victims. Every donation made towards this appeal will be used entirely towards this appeal. We require the help of our generous donors so that we can continue to offer aid and assistance to those badly affected.
We are accepting Zakat, Lillah and Sadaqah donations for this appeal.
The cost of a Food Pack is £50 however, you may donate any amount as you wish.
Lastly, we request for duas for safety from calamity for all those that have been affected during this natural disaster.
