Nepal will remember Pakistan's efforts: Army Chief Gen Rana
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RAWALPINDI: Nepal Army Chief, General Gaurav SJB Rana expressed his gratitude for the support extended by Pakistan through the Pakistan Army in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Nepal that has claimed thousands of lives.
The Pakistan Army's earthquake relief efforts were praised by General Rana during a visit to the Pakistan Army field hospital on Sunday.
General Rana said Pakistan would be remembered by the people of Kathmandu because they provided medical care and supplies to affectees around the clock.
The hospital, which is set up in Bhaktapur, is the main source of medical aid for affectees.
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The army chief also met Pakistani relief workers and appreciated their help in providing relief to victims of the earthquake which hit Nepal on April 25.
Read more: Death toll reaches 6,621 as Nepal rules out finding more quake survivors
A Pakistan Army urban search and rescue team was also involved in conducting rescue operations day and night.
Last week, Under-Secretary-General Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos and European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides visited the Bhaktapur Pakistan Army field hospital and praised the field camp, and the army's rescue and relief efforts by army personnel.
One week on from Nepal's deadliest quake in over 80 years, hope of finding any more survivors has diminished. Over 6,621 were killed and 14,023 injured in the 7.9 magnitude earthquake.
While multiple teams of rescuers from more than 20 countries have been using sniffer dogs and heat-seeking equipment to find survivors in the rubble, no one has been pulled alive since Thursday evening.
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May 03, 2015 03:32pm
Long live Pakistan and Pakistan Army...
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May 03, 2015 03:33pm
Well done Pak Army.
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May 03, 2015 03:39pm
That is what should be the identity of Pakistan. Long live Pakistan, humanitarian and gregarious.
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May 03, 2015 03:42pm
Pak Army continues to earn good name for the country.Salute!!!!!
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May 03, 2015 04:09pm
Very proud of Pakistan helping Nepal in their hour of need. Wishing the nation of Nepal a speedy recovery.
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May 03, 2015 04:24pm
Thank you, Pakistan Army. In future, we should have such facilities that are private sector as well so we can help or people as well as others.
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May 03, 2015 04:24pm
Good job god bless you
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May 03, 2015 04:28pm
"The hospital, which is set up in Bhaktapur, is the main source of medical aid for affectees.". Appreciate the good work. However, the Pakistani hospital is one of the several sources of medical care.
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May 03, 2015 04:29pm
Good job Pakistan army proud of you.
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May 03, 2015 04:31pm
Pakistan army your actions speak louder then words, well done you make us proud to be Pakistani.
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May 03, 2015 04:35pm
1 among the many relief camps currently run by different countries,General Rana must have said same thing to all countries armies providing relief and aid.
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May 03, 2015 04:36pm
The Nepalese Army Chief said the same words to the Rescue and Relief team came from different parts of the world. It is the normal practice worldwide to acknowledge the support extended by countries.
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May 03, 2015 04:41pm
News about Pakistan Army seem to be the only good news coming out regarding Pakistan. Why don't other institutions follow army's example? That would be a good thing.
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May 03, 2015 04:48pm
The Army of Pakistan is best, hope they stay away from corruption and make Pakistan stronger
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May 03, 2015 04:57pm
Good work Pakistan. World needs to see more positive side of Pakistan.
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May 03, 2015 05:00pm
Shows maturity and a big heart. Nicely done and good work.
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May 03, 2015 05:05pm
...This sounds good...has any one recently visited any of the government run hospitals in Pakistan. ..well I had to & my heart bled for the poor when I tried to take someone to PIMMS in Islamabad recently at the general condition. ..inside & outside resembled nothing but an earthquake zone....
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May 03, 2015 05:16pm
Good Job by Pakistan, China, India.
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May 03, 2015 05:30pm
Keep it up. Well done! We are with you Pak army.
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May 03, 2015 05:45pm
The first bit off good news from pakistan I seen in a long time . Welldone pakistan.
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May 03, 2015 05:48pm
Service to mankind service to God - Gandhiji
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May 03, 2015 05:57pm
this is how world expects from you.
human . rational and all inclusive
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May 03, 2015 06:09pm
Long Live Pakistan...Long Live Pak Army...!
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May 03, 2015 06:30pm
Great work by Pakistan army. Leading by example!
May the nepali survivors return to peace and prosperity soon.
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May 03, 2015 06:34pm
According to international media, India andChina are the leading aid providers.
They haven't not mentioned Pakistan.
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May 03, 2015 06:42pm
Fantastic work dear Pakistan Army. You once again make us feel proud.
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May 03, 2015 06:53pm
Somehow Pak Army knows how to do things effectively!!!
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May 03, 2015 07:34pm
Well done Nawaz and Shahbaz! What a difficult world without you both!!
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May 03, 2015 07:49pm
good work Pakistan Army.
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May 03, 2015 08:10pm
Great proactive measures by Army leadership.
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May 03, 2015 08:25pm
Thank you Pakistan.
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May 03, 2015 08:33pm
We proud our Pakistan army they are the best .Good work Pakistan army:-)
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May 03, 2015 08:52pm
Three cheers for humanity - because that's the biggest religion all of us are born with, and is always worthwhile to exercise.
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May 03, 2015 09:09pm
Long live Pakistan.
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May 03, 2015 09:43pm
Pakistan Army did brilliant work during the earthquake in Pakistan in 2005. Absolutely brilliant, within 24 hours its engineers opened badly damaged mountain roads all the way to Muzaffarabad, its doctors with equipment on mules went into the remote areas, helping the local population. Its helicopters did not stop, bringing the wounded to hospitals in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore during months.. Indeed, when S China suffered a devastating earthquake, it asked Pakistan for expertise. Hats off to our forces during natural catastrophes, how well trained and dedicated!!
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May 03, 2015 10:39pm
While Pakistani military effort is highly appreciated, I wish Pakistan civilian governments (both federal and provincial) does help in improving internal health situation also, which is getting worse with every passing day.
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May 03, 2015 11:39pm
Lots of love to Nepal from Pakistan in your difficult time.
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May 04, 2015 12:03am
You're most welcome Nepal.
Love from Pakistan
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May 04, 2015 12:16am
I wish my Nepalese friends speedy recovery. To those who died may you rest in peace.
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May 04, 2015 01:08am
Stay blessed pak army
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May 04, 2015 02:02am
Proud of our country's army great job done in Nepal
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May 04, 2015 02:08am
On behalf of the Nepalese people ..I wish to thank you brothers and sisters of pakistan..for your generosity ...
God bless you all..
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May 04, 2015 02:13am
There was only punjab representation during talks as if rest of the provinces are just territories.. well, what can u expect from a leader who only gets elected because of one province. He has to give something to his province in return now for sake of political future of his kids..
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May 04, 2015 03:02am
INDIA tried hard to make it look bad by taking beef masala issue seriously.
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May 04, 2015 04:52am
This article is puerile. So a nation reponds to earthquake human catastrophe and then expects the recipients of the benevolence to "remember" the benevolence of the helping nation?
I am sure Nepal appreciates Pakistan's deep generosity and will reciprocate when needed.
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May 04, 2015 04:54am
@Haider Rehman : Add UK, Canada, and other nations!
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May 04, 2015 05:20am
Lets all work together to help people! whatever country you belong to does not matter.
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May 04, 2015 06:30am
Helping other Human beings is appreciated by God himself. Pakistan just did what others are doing helping.
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May 04, 2015 07:52am
No need to thank us. We did what any country should do - help others in times of need. Wishing the best for our Nepalese friends during this very difficult time.
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May 04, 2015 08:02am
Well done Pakistani Army, we are proud of you.
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May 04, 2015 09:14am
The Army chief general Rana visited all the countries camp and praise them with same speech. 50% of the world's total aid came from India.
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May 04, 2015 12:32pm
Long Live Pak Army. A symbol of pride and honor for the Nation !!! :-)
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May 04, 2015 12:50pm
thank you pakistan for helping our country..
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May 04, 2015 12:50pm
PAkistan tq for help our country we are nepal people never forget remember forever for help at this moment
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May 04, 2015 10:13pm
Lots of appreciation for relief and rescue operations undertaken by Indian and Pakistani teams in Nepal after the devastating earthquake which has caused enormous loss of lives and destruction.We pray that the victims of this natural calamity are able to overcome from their. grief and sufferring very soon.
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May 05, 2015 02:29am
The child who has been named "Pakistan" should be given a scholarship when he grows up in a Pakistani medical institute or something else which would reflect the nation's feelings...... Just a thought!!
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