The Death of Khan Abdul Wali Khan, a great Pakhtun patriot
	This article is based upon entries from a personal diary maintained by me. The article argues that Wali Khan was very far sighted; what he said in 1983 about the governance of Pakistan is even true today. In a sense we have not moved at all. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 27th Jan, 2006

	Provoking Islam – Is it a conspiracy? Part I
	This news letter examines the issues involved in publishing of controversial cartoons against Prophet Muhammad(PBUH), in Denmark, Norway and other countries. It concludes by suggesting a likely motive and advocates legislation to preserve religious harmony amongst differing faiths. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 5/02/2006

	Provoking Islam – Is it a conspiracy? Part II
	After posting the original news letter, "Provoking Islam – Is it a conspiracy"? I have received interesting replies and one of these referred me to an article by Mr. Amir Taheri, appearing in The Opinion Journal on 8/2/06. Since Mr. Amir Taheri has raised important issues, some of them contrary to what I said, therefore in all fairness, I am taking this oppurtunity to post Mr. Taheri's complete views. My comment on Mr. Amir Taheri's article sent to the Opinion Journal, is also posted below for readers to make their judgment. In part III, I intend to respond to another type of reaction, which has been received by me from overseas and friends belonging to other denominations. This will be more in the nature of a personal response. Postscript: After I posted the above exchange on the net, I was made aware that the editor of the controversial Danish newspaper, "Jyllands-Posten", had earlier refused to publish comical (cartoons?) about Jesus Christ, on the grounds that it will harm the feelings of its Christian readers. It is reproduced below for the readers to draw their own conclusion. We are surely witnessing double standards. Now one can conclude with a degree of certainity, that the Prophets (PBUH) cartoons are meant to be provocative by design and not accident; plenty of reason for legislation. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 9th Feb, 2006

	Provoking Islam - is it a conspiracy? The Law in Denmark & Norway Part III
	A reader has sent his penetrating comments emanating from Part II of the article. Because of their importance, they are being reproduced below for readers, who are invited to form their own view. If the law forbids the Danes and the Norwegians from making fun of another person's religious beliefs then why is it not being enforced against the author and the publishers of the cartoons? This is not freedom but chaos. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 12th Feb, 2006

	Mass hysteria over cartoons
	This news letter takes a hard look at our selves and where we are headed. We are in a nose dive and unless we pull up fast we will surely crash. It is time for Gen. Musharraf to show qualities of leadership. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 16th Feb, 2006

	Agitation, exploitation & external threats
	This newsletter looks at some of the social issues, which underlie the discontent in NWFP; it examines the deteriorating circumstances of the poor by the hi-jacking of policy. We also look at two case studies showing the deepening crisis in the regulatory structure in NWFP. The visit of Mr. Karzai is examined briefly in the context of the Pak-Afghan relationship. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 23th Feb, 2006

	Karzai’s complaint
	Karzai’s request for the arrest and extradition of Taliban by Pakistan is another way of accusing us for supporting them. It is the fore runner of things to come. The news letter fears the rise of violence in the Pashtun belt of Pakistan and Afghanistan next summer. It projects that US policy will sponsor Pashtun identity as a counter to the Islamists; the ethnic consequences of such a move will have repercussions. The news letter recommends respecting Karzai’s request and starting a joint criminal investigation into the matter. It argues for more job creation to curb violence in NWFP and tribal areas. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 1st March 2006

	Pakistan’s relations with Central Asian states in the perspective of energy depletion, economic & population growth & terrorism
	The linked presentation was made to the Pakistan Administrative Staff College, Lahore on the 3rd of March 2006. These 23 Power Point slides provide useful data from the briefing which is shared with visitors to the site. It highlights the need for Pakistan to focus on the dwindling reserves of fossil fuels in the context of rising population, rapid economic growth and terrorism; the later generated by the dictatorial states of Central Asia and by Russia in Chechnya; many of the fleeing refugees are those who found death in Afghanistan and Waziristan. Policy makers need to focus on these critical issues, if we are interested in a secure future for Pakistan and our neighbors. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 4th March, 2006

	Operations in Waziristan
	The newsletter sees troubled times for Pakistan in Waziristan. It is fearful that if President Musharraf is right that the Indian army is operating in Afghanistan, then it is dangerous for our vital interests. It means that a strategic alliance between the US and India is in place. It implies likely trouble in Waziristan and Baluchistan in the future. Given the feelings between India and Pakistan, Indian army deployment shows insensitivity. Failure to reduce violence in Waziristan may lead to US operations inside Pakistani territory. Civil society will be well advised to provide succor to the victims of Waziristan and Baluchistan. Pakistan’s hemorrhage must stop. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 6th March, 2006

	About this & that
	The news letter surveys important developments, which have occured in the recent past. A plea is made for rationality in the conduct of policy. A fear is expressed about the worsening law and order situation because of the nexus of radicals with the criminal elements. More » Posted by Khalid Aziz on 13 March, 2006