The chaos of a war zone combined with the financial attraction of an invasion led by the world's remaining superpower has proved a potent mix for a multitude of NGOs to flock to Afghanistan.
Blair should have looked to Iraq, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, to locate his philanthropy. One simple way of doing this would have been to donate towards hospital facilities in Fallujah
Pakistan's floods are wrecking havoc over the beleaguered country. Over 1,600 are dead and more than 2 million are homeless. The government in Islamabad stands at a crossroads.