Pakistan: A charitable nation we are

[Dance]

I had a very good experience recently which made me realise there is so much good in Pakistan which goes unreported. I was visiting the McDonald’s restaurant on Tariq Road in Karachi and on my way out, I came across a family with four children, the eldest probably around 10.

I fell in step with them and the minute we left the restaurant, a crowd of beggars surrounded us. While I brushed them aside, the four children who each carried a Happy Meal box, readily handed them over to the beggars —who were also children.

Since I was standing with them, I couldn’t help but commend to the children’s father that he has such wonderful kids. His answer impressed me:

“Teaching your children right from day one is important as their observation powers are far sharper than of any adult. Along with manners, teach them good habits today, they will be better Pakistanis tomorrow.”

I am a very curious person by nature. When something arouses my interest, I need to learn more and talk about it. I Googled to see where Pakistan stands in philanthropy.

I was amazed by the result.

According to a 2009 corporate report of Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), the corporate sector alone had donated Rs2.35 billion in that year.

Pakistan is considered amongst one of the most charitable nations in the world. An undated article that I came across by a fellow-journalist Khadeeja Balkhi noted that in 2000, Pakistani individuals had given Rs67.7 billion in charity. Eleven years down the line, I don’t think I can even estimate where that figure must have reached.

Moreover, the article also said:

“The PCP’s pioneering study in 1998 showed that total giving by individuals was equivalent to 17 per cent of the year’s national revenue.”

We have more than 21 respected charity organisations and Abdul Sattar Edhi’s name is synonymous with charity all over the world.

I was left with one thought after all my research. I have never ever felt prouder of being a Pakistani than I am today.

A charitable nation we are – The Express Tribune Blog

 

[Kaniska]

I had a very good experience recently which made me realise there is so much good in Pakistan which goes unreported. I was visiting the McDonald’s restaurant on Tariq Road in Karachi and on my way out, I came across a family with four children, the eldest probably around 10.

I fell in step with them and the minute we left the restaurant, a crowd of beggars surrounded us. While I brushed them aside, the four children who each carried a Happy Meal box, readily handed them over to the beggars —who were also children.

Since I was standing with them, I couldn’t help but commend to the children’s father that he has such wonderful kids. His answer impressed me:

“Teaching your children right from day one is important as their observation powers are far sharper than of any adult. Along with manners, teach them good habits today, they will be better Pakistanis tomorrow.”

I am a very curious person by nature. When something arouses my interest, I need to learn more and talk about it. I Googled to see where Pakistan stands in philanthropy.

I was amazed by the result.

According to a 2009 corporate report of Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), the corporate sector alone had donated Rs2.35 billion in that year.

Pakistan is considered amongst one of the most charitable nations in the world. An undated article that I came across by a fellow-journalist Khadeeja Balkhi noted that in 2000, Pakistani individuals had given Rs67.7 billion in charity. Eleven years down the line, I don’t think I can even estimate where that figure must have reached.

Moreover, the article also said:

“The PCP’s pioneering study in 1998 showed that total giving by individuals was equivalent to 17 per cent of the year’s national revenue.”

We have more than 21 respected charity organisations and Abdul Sattar Edhi’s name is synonymous with charity all over the world.

I was left with one thought after all my research. I have never ever felt prouder of being a Pakistani than I am today.

A charitable nation we are – The Express Tribune Blog

Nice and soothing article in this world of violence.....This should be highlighted more....

 

[Dance]

Nice and soothing article in this world of violence.....This should be highlighted more....

I agree. The media rarely ever highlights the positive things that occur in Pakistan

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

EDHI.....

enough said. He's such a beacon of light in the country and what he's doing is beyond commendable. I have so much respect for him, and people like him.


there's a saying about Pakistanis.......even if we have only Rs. 50, we spend and we share Rs. 1000.

 

[Dance]

I really hope Edhi wins the noble peace prize because he's someone who ACTUALLY deserves it.

Pakistan is very lucky to have a great man like him

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

Pakistanis should be charitable to the country and pay their taxes.......in their entirety.

 

[Leader]

Imran khan alone holds the title of collecting the greatest amount of charity in the world ever, only since 20 years of his social work life...

 

[Rafael]

A cancer Hospital in Lahore, next is planned in Karachi and Peshawar by IK. And I don't even have to say what EDHI has done for this country.

Its People like them that make us proud.

 

[AstanoshKhan]

Indeed we are a charitable nation.

Anyone remember Nawaz's 'Qaraze Hasana Scheme' where people bombarded them with their day to day savings, and some of the rich provided him with blank cheques?

 

[Leader]

Indeed we are a charitable nation.

Anyone remember Nawaz's 'Qaraze Hasana Scheme' where people bombarded them with their day to day savings, and some of the rich provided him with blank cheques?

karz utaro mulk sanwaro........?

eerrrrrrrrrrrr..............

I gave my pocket money to that bastard,which meant the whole world to me at that time.....and ganja liar fucked, filled his own pocket.....

 

[Masterchief]

EDHI is a good man, i heard a lot about him.

 

[salvage]

I really hope Edhi wins the noble peace prize because he's someone who ACTUALLY deserves it.

Pakistan is very lucky to have a great man like him

they only award noble prize to those who work for them, an acknowledgment and a bonus for the services rendered in the form of mischief they create in their own land

 

[Zarvan]

I had a very good experience recently which made me realise there is so much good in Pakistan which goes unreported. I was visiting the McDonald’s restaurant on Tariq Road in Karachi and on my way out, I came across a family with four children, the eldest probably around 10.

I fell in step with them and the minute we left the restaurant, a crowd of beggars surrounded us. While I brushed them aside, the four children who each carried a Happy Meal box, readily handed them over to the beggars —who were also children.

Since I was standing with them, I couldn’t help but commend to the children’s father that he has such wonderful kids. His answer impressed me:

“Teaching your children right from day one is important as their observation powers are far sharper than of any adult. Along with manners, teach them good habits today, they will be better Pakistanis tomorrow.”

I am a very curious person by nature. When something arouses my interest, I need to learn more and talk about it. I Googled to see where Pakistan stands in philanthropy.

I was amazed by the result.

According to a 2009 corporate report of Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), the corporate sector alone had donated Rs2.35 billion in that year.

Pakistan is considered amongst one of the most charitable nations in the world. An undated article that I came across by a fellow-journalist Khadeeja Balkhi noted that in 2000, Pakistani individuals had given Rs67.7 billion in charity. Eleven years down the line, I don’t think I can even estimate where that figure must have reached.

Moreover, the article also said:

“The PCP’s pioneering study in 1998 showed that total giving by individuals was equivalent to 17 per cent of the year’s national revenue.”

We have more than 21 respected charity organisations and Abdul Sattar Edhi’s name is synonymous with charity all over the world.

I was left with one thought after all my research. I have never ever felt prouder of being a Pakistani than I am today.

A charitable nation we are – The Express Tribune Blog

Pakistan is the most charity giving nation if you see the the GDP income and compare it than comes Saudi Arabia India's elite is the most kanjoos they don't give money almost all of them that not saying of a Pakistani but report all the major Indian channels and newspapers

 

[AmberDutt]

Pakistan is the most charity giving nation if you see the the GDP income and compare it than comes Saudi Arabia India's elite is the most kanjoos they don't give money almost all of them that not saying of a Pakistani but report all the major Indian channels and newspapers

Read what you wrote.. Think a little and reform sentences.. Write again. Then may be rest of the members on the forum will be able to get what you want to say...

 

[Masterchief]

Pakistan is the most charity giving nation if you see the the GDP income and compare it than comes Saudi Arabia India's elite is the most kanjoos they don't give money almost all of them that not saying of a Pakistani but report all the major Indian channels and newspapers

here comes the famed troller dragging India into the thread, well Zarvan you just spoiled another good thread from Dance.