Letter to Pakistan High Commission Jan 2006

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi
Pakistan High Commission,35 - 36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X 9JN.

8th January 2006
Dr. Lodhi
As salam alaykum


In light of the most recent earthquakes and the difficult conditions, we have teamed up once again as we did for the blanket appeal with BBC South (TV) and BBC Southern Counties radio & Muslim Aid.
We hope to make a short programme about the Earthquake hit regions of Asia, but especially Pakistan.

The idea is to bring to the attention of the British public the severe conditions that people are living under. To show that under almost impossible conditions the government of Pakistan with help from a number of NGO’s are working non-stop to try and improve the living conditions. How people are placing their own lives in danger to save the lives of others. To point out the problems of the inclement weather conditions and the difficulty with transport.
I am due to leave on the 17th of January and I shall return on the 28th of January.

I will be taken to the effected area where I shall be staying under the same conditions that are experience by those who are affected by the disaster.
I shall be keeping a written and video diary of my journey from start to finish.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for us as we have a free reign from the BBC and Muslim Aid. If it is possible, we would like to interview you regarding the current situation. The interview is non controversial and should not last then 15-20 minutes. We will be happy to come over to the embassy at a time that may suite you.

I am also hoping that we may be able to see President Musharraf to record a few words from him and for this I hope you may help us arrange this.

I realise you are a very busy but we hope you will be able to spare us a small amount of your time as this is a wonderful opportunity for us to raise the profile of this area and for all of us to work together but especially as this is a humanitarian cause and has affected Pakistan.

Kind regards