Tuesday, August 10, 2010

First to move in,
Islamists win hearts
Pakistani Islamists have been quick to step in to help after this month's devastating floods, winning hearts and minds as frustration with the government grows.
The army was quick to respond with rescue efforts, saving many lives as the torrent struck. The government, overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster, has been blasted as ineffective.
But as the authorities andinternational aid agencies marshal supplies and staff, it is often nimble Islamist charity workers who are first to arrive to help people pick up their lives as the worst of the surge begins to ebb. They may not bring huge resources to bear but they establish a presence. reuters

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