very sad prediament. wrong actions on both sides.
initiating cause - the disrespect for Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) reaction - impulsive outcome - more anger and hatred, destruction and deep rooted animosities and hostilities at many levels.
** any suggestions to curtail this as Pakistanis living abroad?**
Not sure how any Pakistani can try curtail the acts of madmen, but what we all must do is make sure we let our non Pakistani and non Muslim fellows realize that this is not what we are, this is not what Pakistan is, this is not what Muslims are; it's just a few bad mad men. We must play our part as image ambassadors in or capacity, as far as we can.