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Critical Review of the Literature Developed on the Ismaili Communities of the Northern Areas of Pakistan

Hisamullah Beg	Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 12:53 AM
To: Abbas Hunzai
My Dear Dr Abbas, It has been quite some time since we last met or corresponded. I am writing these lines : 1. to apprise you that I have started blogging since 2010.http://hisamullahbeg.blogspot.com/ 2. That I am now requesting you to participate in this effort as a co-author for this blog. 3. I am also seeking your consent to post the contents of your compilation " Critical Review of the Literature Developed on the Ismaili Communities of the Northern Areas of Pakistan". With best wishes, Hisamullah Beg SI(M) Baltit, Hunza

Valuable lessons from history .... thought-provoking. A German's View on Islam - worth reading.

This is by far the best explanation of the Muslim terrorist situation I have ever read. His references to past history are accurate and clear. Not long, easy to understand, and well worth the read. The author of this email is Dr. Emanuel Tanya, a well-known and well-respected psychiatrist.

A man, whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II, owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism.

'Very few people were true Nazis,' he said, 'but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we knew it, they owned us, and we had lost control, and the end of the world had come. My family lost everything. I ended up in a concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.'

We are told again and again by 'experts' and 'talking heads' that Islam is the religion of peace and that the vast majority of Muslims just want to live in peace. Although this unqualified assertion may be true, it is entirely irrelevant. It is meaningless fluff, meant to make us feel better, and meant to somehow diminish the spectra of fanatics rampaging across the globe in the name of Islam.

The fact is that the fanatics rule Islam at this moment in history.

 

It is the fanatics who march. It is the fanatics who wage any one of 50 shooting wars worldwide. It is the fanatics who systematically slaughter Christian or tribal groups throughout Africa and are gradually taking over the entire continent in an Islamic wave. It is the fanatics who bomb, behead, murder, or honour-kill. It is the fanatics who take over mosque after mosque. It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of rape victims and homosexuals. It is the fanatics who teach their young to kill and to become suicide bombers.

The hard, quantifiable fact is that the peaceful majority, the 'silent majority,' is cowed and extraneous.

 

Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were irrelevant.. China's huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people.

The average Japanese individual prior to World War II was not a warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians; most killed by sword, shovel, and bayonet.

And who can forget Rwanda , which collapsed into butchery. Could it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were 'peace loving'?

History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt, yet for all our powers of reason, we often miss the most basic and uncomplicated of points:

 

• Peace-loving Muslims have been made irrelevant by their silence.

• Peace-loving Muslims will become our enemy if they don't speak up, because like my friend from Germany , they will awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them, and the end of their world will have begun.
 
• Peace-loving Germans, Japanese, Chinese, Russians, Rwandans, Serbs, Afghans, Iraqis, Palestinians, Somalis, Nigerians, Algerians, and many others have died because the peaceful majority did not speak up until it was too late.

As for us who watch it all unfold, we must pay attention to the only group that counts--the fanatics who threaten our way of life.

Lastly, anyone who doubts that the issue is serious and just deletes this email without sending it on, is contributing to the passiveness that allows the problems to expand. So, extend yourself a bit and send this on and on and on!

Let us hope that thousands, world-wide, read this and think about it, and send it on - before it's too late.

Now

Islamic prayers have been introduced into Toronto and other public schools in Ontario , and, yes, in Ottawa too while the Lord's Prayer was removed (due to being so offensive?) The Islamic way may be peaceful for the time being in our country until the fanatics move in. And we are silent...... .

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DATE WITH A WOMAN

 After 21 years of Marriage, my Wife wanted me to take another Woman

out to Dinner and a Movie.

She said I Love You but I know this other Woman loves you and would Love

to spend some Time with You.


The other Woman that my Wife wanted me to visit was myMOTHER,

who has been a Widow for 19 years,

but the demands of my Work and my three Children had made it possible

to visit her only occasionally.


That night I called to Invite her to go out for Dinner and a Movie.

'What's wrong, are you well,' she asked?

My Mother is the type of Woman who suspects that

a Late Night Call or a Surprise Invitation is a sign of Bad News.

'I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you,'

I responded.
'Just the two of us.'


She thought about it for a moment, and then said,

'I would like that very much.'

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit Nervous.
When I arrived at her House, I noticed that she too seemed to be Nervous

about our Date.

She waited in the Door with her Coat on.

She had Curled her Hair and was wearing the Dress that she had worn to

Celebrate her last Wedding Anniversary.


She smiled from a face that was as Radiant as an Angel's.

'I told my Friends that I was going to go out with My Son, and they were impressed, '

She said, as she got into the Car.
'They can't wait to hear about our meeting'.

We went to a Restaurant that, although not Elegant, was very Nice and Cozy.

My Mother took my Arm as if She were the First Lady.


After we sat down, I had to read the Menu. Large Print.

Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting

there staring at me.

A Nostalgic Smile was on her Lips.
'It was I who used to have to Read the Menu when you were Small,'

She said.
'Then it's Time that you Relax and let me Return the Favor,'

I responded.


During the Dinner, we had an Agreeable Conversation, nothing

 Extra-ordinary, but catching up on recent Events of each others Life.

We talked so much that we missed the Movie.

As we arrived at her House later,

She said, 'I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.'

I agreed.

'How was your Dinner Date?' asked My Wife when I got Home.
'Very Nice. Much more so than I could have Imagined,' I answered.


A few days later, my Mother died of a Massive Heart Attack.

It happened so suddenly that I didn't have Time to do anything for her.
Some time later, I received an Envelope with a Copy of a Restaurant Receipt

from the same place Mother and I had dined.


An Attached Note Said:
'I paid this Bill in Advance.

I wasn't sure that I could be there;

But nevertheless, I paid for Two Plates 

One for You and the Other for Your Wife.

You will never know what that Night meant for Me.
I Love You,

My Son.'

At that moment, I understood the Importance of saying in Time:

'I LOVE YOU!'

and to give our Loved Ones the Time that they Deserve.

Nothing in Life is more important than God and your Family.

Give them the Time they Deserve, because these Things cannot be

Put Off till 'Some Other Time.'


Pass This Along To Everyone

With An Aging Parent,
To A Child,
To An Adult,
To Anyone With A Parent,

And Most Importantly,
To Someone

 You Truly Love

 

 

Prof. Khalid Aziz
Dean, Basic Medical Sciences 
Director, Postgraduate Medical Education
King Edward Medical University 
Lhaore

Proposals for Progressive steps in Rehabilitation

To: DC Hunza

Subject: Proposals on Progressive Rehabilitation of Affected of Natural Disaster

My Dear Zafar Wiqar Taj,

I have the pleasure in sharing the following documents dealing with the subject.. I feel that in view of your responsibility in dealing with many aspects of the challenge these could be of some help as a contribution from the civil society.
• Communication with CM GB (the requested meeting took place on Sunday).
• Communication with Chairman NDMA.
• Data for planning Rehabilitation.
• Letter to GHQ on Rehabilitation of Serving/Retired members of the forces.

I would like this opportunity to request you to visit my blog:
http://hisamullahbeg.blogspot.com/

You will find analysis relevant to your responsibilities on the following topics:

• 1901 Judgment on the Border Dispute between Hunza and Nagar.
• Sectarian conflict in Gilgit and Baltistan and possible ways forward.
• Status of Gilgit and Baltistan as well as international designs in GB.
• Concept of Civil Society as applicable to Hunza.
• Hydroelectric Potential in Gilgit and Baltistan.
With best wishes,
Hisamullah Beg SI(M)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

To,    Lt. Gen. (R) Nadeem Ahmed, HI (M), SE, T Bt

         Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority.

My Dear General,

Further to my communication dealing with the Progressive Rehabilitation Plan (copy enclosed as ready reference) of the disaster-affected population in Hunza, I have the pleasure to share the following un-solicited views.

I believe that NDMA and the Government of GB are waiting for the reports from the three foreign experts before taking the next step and decision on the fate of this lake. In my view, you need to consider the fact that this slide is unique in nature and experience with landslides in other parts of the world will not help in predicting the behaviour of this lake. A totally independent judgment needs to be made on the basis of a scientific analysis of the stability. It would be essential to complete ranging and determining the inconsistencies in the entire cross-section through one of the latest techniques used by exploratory agencies such as OGDC in the shattered mountain barrier that has blocked the river. FWO has certainly attempted to achieve the targets according to the work plan but they were hampered by this solid stone wall and go to the depth of 24 meters instead of 30 originally conceived. 

The cost of offering to blast and dredge and effect a controlled release of the lake by the Chinese is very high as such the offer by the OGDC engineer Mr Baig Ali may be considered if it is decided to follow this course but meanwhile I would insist on the government of GB and also request you to advocate the issue of the proposed draft gazette notification already forwarded to the government of GB (copy of the same enclosed.)

With Best Wishes

Brig. Hisamullah Beg SI (M)

Cell# 0345-5326255

(Also enclosed coy of PAO No. 378/Cas/92 of 21 May 92 which would certainly give you an idea about my capacity and credibility to support my comments)  

Extract from Pakistan Army Order No. 378/Cas/92 of 21 May 92. 

AWARD OF COAS COMMENDATION CARD:

1. The COAS has been pleased to award commendation Card to PA-11131 Brig Hisamullah Beg, EME for his outstanding professional engineering talents, keeping a keen eye on the problems of avionics eqpt of Army Avn. His professional achievement has a wide application and will solve many problems associated with Radars, and many other eqpt in army inventory. His thorough dedicated research, employing spec technique has saved the army a huge amount of money.
   2.    A note to this effect will be made in the svc docus of the above named offr.
   
   
   Date: July 17, 2010
   
   To,     Syed Mehdi Shah,
             Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan, Gilgit.
   
   Subj:    Draft Gazette Concerning Rehabilitation of Natural Disaster in Hunza.
   
   My Dear Mehdi Shah,
   
   I have the pleasure in sharing the draft for a Government of Gilgit and Baltistan Gazzette notification (annexure-I). I will be able to tell you why I am saying what I am saying if you can take out some time for discussion and let me know as soon as possible.
   
   
   I hope you have already received proposal on progressive rehabilitation of disaster affected populations (copy enclosed as annexure-II). Their rehabilitation can only be started once you have initiated this Gazette Notification on private ownership of the lake. 
   With Warm Regards,
   
   Brig. Hisamullah Beg SI (M)
   P.O Karimabad, Hunza
   Cell# 0345-5326255
   
   Copy for information and Action:
   1. Mr. Wazir Beg, Elected Representative and Speaker GBLA
   2. Mr. Mutabiat Shah, Technocrat
   3. Mr. Izhar Ali Hunzai, GM AKRSP
   
   

   (Draft Gazette notification – Government of GB)
   Government of Gilgit Baltistan
   Gazette Notification
   
   Rehabilitation of Affectees of Ataabad Disaster
   
   Issued by Authority
   
   Chief Minister’s Secretariat
   
   Gilgit, Saturday, July 17, 2010
   
   

   Government of Gilgit Baltistan declares Attabad Lake formed as a result of massive landslide on river Hunza in District Hunza-Nagar as ‘private property’ of the LSO formed by the affected families (381 households) retro effectively from 4th of January 2010 till it lasts. As such all economical activities connected with the lake will be the source of income for the present and coming generations of the affected families.

   
   

   Syed Mehdi Shah,

   Chief Minister                                Dated: ------------------------

   
   
   Proposal for Progressive Steps in Rehabilitation
   
   
   1. District administration in Hunza/ Govt of GB declares Ataabad lake as 'private property' of the LSO formed by the affected families (381 households) - and updates government records; as such all economical activities connected with the lake will be the source of income for the present and coming generations of the affected families.
   
   
2. A ferry company is immediately formed. The requirement of finances is met from a small portion of Government allocations announced for the rehabilitation, funds donated by the foreign governments, civil society, NGOs and philanthropists. Following will be the broad outline of the functioning:
   
   
   
   • The shares of this company are given to the affected households in proportion to the value of property lost.
   • Upper Hunza residents and their goods are charged at actuals, while all the others are charged at a rate designed to earn a reasonable profit for this company.
   • Any investor other than the LSO of affectees will pay 'user fee' to the LSO for any ferry service (or any other economical activity such as fish farming/ tourism related etc.)
3. The LSO elects or selects the governance for this company and others that are listed below. Management is inducted by the governance. Principles of governance, management and financial control in accordance with the eight AKDN guide-line booklets. AKRSP to arrange training.
   
   
4. Another company or committee of the LSO initiates Fish farming with the technical guidance from the government department concerned, with domestic and export markets in sight. Indigenous expertise in fishing industry is already available through traders in Karachi, hailing from Nazimabad .
   
   
5. Yet another company or committee of the LSO looks after tourist related activities, such as those current in Kashmir Lakes (Dull, Wuller etc).
   
   
6. For large scale projects such as electrical generation, the affected populations get 51% shares for 100% investment by in country or foreign investors(incl government investment)- Govt of GB to legislate on top priority (Law on IPPs in Pakistan may be adopted with minor modification to ensure requirements as noted)
7. Apart from generating electricity the water channel is also used for irrigating the barren land belonging to Ganish villages within Hunza Boundaries (well defined in 1901 judgment).This is preferably donated to affected households (

-->Recall historical practice in Hunza of ‘ADOPTION INTO A CLAN AS A BROTHER) or else reasonable charges are paid to the traditional owners.

Land plots are allocated in proportion to the property lost through landslide and/lake engulfment, and development costs are met through the resources mentioned above.

All these activities are supervised by District Administrations but executed by Agencies such as AKRSP and LSO combination.

Submitted for consideration of the action committee, elected representatives, VOs/WOs of the affected villages, government of GB, AKRSP and Civil Society organizations such as council in Hunza.

NOTE: Emotional attachment and demand to regain the engulfed properties by dredging/blasting etc may render the rehabilitation plans unrealizable for an indefinite period with indefinite results with associated enormous costs.
Also read COMMENTS 

THE YEAR 1901 - JUDGEMENTS ON BORDER DISPUTES BETWEEN HUNZA AND NAGAR AND THE GRAZING RIGHTS BEYOND THE BORDERS

HISTORICAL DOCUMENT, RESERCHER's AUDIO CLIP, ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

These judgments were accepted and implemented both by the rulers [Mir Nazim Khan, Mir Ghazan Khan and Mir Jamal Khan (HI) of Hunza and Mir Sikandar Khan and Mir Shaukat Ali Khan of Nagar and population equally, till some modern-day devilish minds have misguided the affected populations and started litigation after almost a century of well defined and equitable implementation of the judgment. Through this post, I appeal to all reasonable minds in Hunza (Ganish villages) and Nagar (villages Nagar & Sumayar) as well as the administration and legal echelons to go through this correspondence and the judgment (available in Persian) and revert back to the status defined in these judgments. [ Note: I am willing to provide the hard copies of under mentioned correspondence and judgment to all  well-meaning individuals interested in resolving this unnecessary dispute.]

The appeal for ending the ongoing litigation has the following noble objectives:

a.     It will end friction between the parties involved and save them the unnecessary financial burden.

b.     It will facilitate the newly formed district administration in Hunza to locate its Head Quarter in a place suitable for both Hunza & Nagar populations – without getting entangled in litigation and difficult situations.

c.      It will help in the resettlement of affected populations from Gharayat (upper Ataabad), Ayeenabad and Nazimabad; recently affected by the natural disaster.

d.     It will forestall future litigation of this nature in Shinaki area, which appears to be brewing up.

The historical copies available with me consist of the following documents:

1.     Letter dated 12^th May 1901 in which judgment dated 17^th April 1901 on the dispute regarding water and grazing rights in ‘BAYES’- HARUMAN HAR BORDER BETWEEN HUNZA & NAGAR - have been defined and decided.

2.     Copy of letter dated 14 June 1901 dealing with a border dispute between Hunza and Nagar and grazing rights in ‘ Gunzuper’  in reply to the requests from the Mir of Hunza and Nagar.

3.     The letter dated 14 June 1901 deals with grazing rights between people of village Nagar and villages Ganish and Garelth in Hunza.

4.     The judgment dated 14 June 1901 on the border demarcation between Hunza and Nagar and the grazing rights (beyond the defined border) in ‘GANZUPER’.