Ebb and Flow of Aid

Byline: Gulraiz Khan There was a tangible fear amongst Pakistanis of being shunned by the international community at their time of crisis. Perceived corruption, low death toll compared with earthquakes, Pakistan's perpetually troubled image and the president's untimely trip to Europe were some reasons cited for the lukewarm response to the floods of biblical proportions that wreaked havoc over one-fifth of the country.