Flotilla
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Pakistán is doing what is necessary. I understand your feelings, but I am pretty sure common afghan people appreciate pakistanese generosity. Poor them. Bravo Pakistán.
Earthquake / weather related News.. Afghanistan.
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Asfandyar Bhittani
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Starlord
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No they don't, we give them shelter for decades, help them against super powers, to a point where Pakistan was blamed for playing double game, and they not only attack Pakistan, support terrorism, now they remove Pakistani flag from the Aid we are sending to help these Namak Haram, I rather have that food go to Palestinians than these Namak Haram Afghans.
313Ghazi
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The term namak haram has a nation - it's called Afghanistan.
Asfandyar Bhittani
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This is murder
White Privilege
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what does it say
Asfandyar Bhittani
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"Local sources in Asadabad city, the capital of Kunar province, say that six pregnant women among the injured in the deadly earthquake in the province have died due to a shortage of female doctors."
ghazi52
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The earthquake came in the wake of flash flooding over the weekend which left at least five dead, according to local media. The flood, which caused landslides and damaged infrastructure, also temporarily disrupted traffic between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
As we have reported, the nature of the terrain means it is difficult to access and there are limited communications - meaning it will take longer to get updates on the situation. There is also likely to be damage to infrastructure, making it even harder to reach affected areas.
During previous major earthquakes, the death toll jumped up steeply once access to the affected areas was established.
However, there are other factors that hamper both our ability to get accurate information about the situation and in getting aid into the affected areas.
Since August 2021 the country has been under the control of the Taliban, whose government most of the world does not recognise.
The return of the hardline Islamist group to power sparked an exodus of international journalists, with organisations like the BBC pulling many of their staff from the country.
Several aid agencies and NGOs also suspended their work in Afghanistan as a result - meaning there are fewer ways to verify what is happening there.
However, there are no restrictions on allowing in international aid.
Most foreign donations to Afghanistan have been suspended and international sanctions, which date back to when the Taliban were first in power in the 1990s, are still in place - although exemptions have been made for humanitarian relief.
Prior to the Taliban takeover, about 80% of Afghanistan's budget came from foreign donors. This funded nearly all public healthcare, which has since collapsed.
Jalalabad's main hospital - the biggest medical facility close to the epicentre - has been overwhelmed. It is right at the centre of the crossing point for the tens of thousands of Afghans being deported from neighbouring Pakistan.
Afghanistan's financial assets abroad (mainly held in the US) have also been frozen, while the abrupt freeze on US Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year has significantly affected aid delivery
Why news is taking time to emerge
As we have reported, the nature of the terrain means it is difficult to access and there are limited communications - meaning it will take longer to get updates on the situation. There is also likely to be damage to infrastructure, making it even harder to reach affected areas.
During previous major earthquakes, the death toll jumped up steeply once access to the affected areas was established.
However, there are other factors that hamper both our ability to get accurate information about the situation and in getting aid into the affected areas.
Since August 2021 the country has been under the control of the Taliban, whose government most of the world does not recognise.
The return of the hardline Islamist group to power sparked an exodus of international journalists, with organisations like the BBC pulling many of their staff from the country.
Several aid agencies and NGOs also suspended their work in Afghanistan as a result - meaning there are fewer ways to verify what is happening there.
However, there are no restrictions on allowing in international aid.
Can Afghanistan cope?
Afghanistan was pushed into economic collapse when the Taliban took over and more than 23 million Afghans are now in need of humanitarian assistance, according to the International Rescue Committee.Most foreign donations to Afghanistan have been suspended and international sanctions, which date back to when the Taliban were first in power in the 1990s, are still in place - although exemptions have been made for humanitarian relief.
Prior to the Taliban takeover, about 80% of Afghanistan's budget came from foreign donors. This funded nearly all public healthcare, which has since collapsed.
Jalalabad's main hospital - the biggest medical facility close to the epicentre - has been overwhelmed. It is right at the centre of the crossing point for the tens of thousands of Afghans being deported from neighbouring Pakistan.
Afghanistan's financial assets abroad (mainly held in the US) have also been frozen, while the abrupt freeze on US Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year has significantly affected aid delivery
ghazi52
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It is likely to take years to rebuild the areas that have been worst hit. Many villages in western Herat province are still recovering from a series of powerful earthquakes that struck nearly two years ago.
Reuters
Aid agencies warn that the health and safety of women and girls could be more in danger due to the restrictions placed on them by the Taliban government
These "continue to limit their access to life-saving services, leaving them [women and girls] among the most vulnerable in the aftermath of the quake", said Graham Davison, head of the Afghanistan branch of the international aid group Care.
Kunar is a very conservative area, so for cultural reasons, women might end up being treated later. It is feared some women may have chosen to stay, or wait for daylight to be taken to hospital by their families.
A powerful earthquake in the Paktika province of 2022 saw the number of injured women in hospitals rise two days after the earthquake.
It is also important to note that there are no female rescuers on the ground.
Earthquakes in Herat and Paktika provinces in 2022 and 2023, respectively, killed more than 2,000 people in total.
Earthquakes happen when there is sudden movement along the tectonic plates that make up the Earth's surface. Fractures called fault lines occur where the plates collide.
Shallow quakes are common in Afghanistan and are more destructive, as seismic waves have less of a distance to travel to the Earth's surface and therefore retain much of their power.
Buildings in the country also tend to be made of timber, mud brick or weak concrete, which are not quake-resistant.
A lot of damage also comes from landslides caused by earthquakes, which can flatten houses in mountain villages and block rivers, causing flooding.
Reuters
Aid agencies warn that the health and safety of women and girls could be more in danger due to the restrictions placed on them by the Taliban government
Why are women and girls particularly at risk?
There are concerns that the health and safety of women and girls could be at greater risk due to the restrictions placed on them by the Taliban government.These "continue to limit their access to life-saving services, leaving them [women and girls] among the most vulnerable in the aftermath of the quake", said Graham Davison, head of the Afghanistan branch of the international aid group Care.
Kunar is a very conservative area, so for cultural reasons, women might end up being treated later. It is feared some women may have chosen to stay, or wait for daylight to be taken to hospital by their families.
A powerful earthquake in the Paktika province of 2022 saw the number of injured women in hospitals rise two days after the earthquake.
It is also important to note that there are no female rescuers on the ground.
Why are earthquakes particularly damaging in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is very prone to earthquakes because it is located on top of a number of fault lines where the Indian and Eurasian plates meet.Earthquakes in Herat and Paktika provinces in 2022 and 2023, respectively, killed more than 2,000 people in total.
Earthquakes happen when there is sudden movement along the tectonic plates that make up the Earth's surface. Fractures called fault lines occur where the plates collide.
Shallow quakes are common in Afghanistan and are more destructive, as seismic waves have less of a distance to travel to the Earth's surface and therefore retain much of their power.
Buildings in the country also tend to be made of timber, mud brick or weak concrete, which are not quake-resistant.
A lot of damage also comes from landslides caused by earthquakes, which can flatten houses in mountain villages and block rivers, causing flooding.
Afghans building bridges under the comment sections of condolences.
We deserve it for bending over backwards for them
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This is the nation that can shoot itself in the head only in a hope because somehow it would be bad for Pakistan in someway
Waz
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Afghans building bridges under the comment sections of condolences.
We deserve it for bending over backwards for them
Quite a few TTP supporters among those comments, nothing else to be expected of them.
I've social media feeds on TikTok with Afghans thanking Pakistanis.
Falcon29
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^^
Afghani brothers in government, take advice of your Muslim brothers and sisters. It's a long journey but Muslim world needs improved quality of life. Our religion does not prevent attaining that.
I'm sure Iran and others can help with Earthquake preparedness and response. Thought I'm no expert and not sure how much can be done to prevent loss of life from these earthquakes.
K2RULEZ
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India being a supporter of the Taliban should provide help.
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