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Sunday, 11 January 2026

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 11 of 2026

0256hrs:

This is much closer to the time I should be beginning to input my daily content on this weblog. I did try and sleep close to 0100hrs this morning but struggled to sleep, anxious to get my routine right before 'too much water flows under the bridge'. Let's see if I can keep awake till 2000hrs this evening, which would set me up very nicely to wake at this time tomorrow.

I am to set out on another journey today, although I hope to be back by the evening.

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Saturday, 10 January 2026

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 10 of 2026

1944hrs:

Another total day at home, missing out on my morning walk for just the 4th time since my fitness push began on the 7th of October 2025, while also missing my daily gym for effectively the 3rd time this week.

It is such lapses that prevent high-end results from being generated. It is also too late in the day to let this journey from 'Subject to Citizen' be derailed. 

It was another late night last night, despite returning home from Mirpur yesterday evening. I didn't get to sleep before midnight and despite getting up at 0600hrs I drifted back to sleep till about 1000hrs. I have to stop this rot!

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It may or may not be of benefit to public interest that our finances have remained static for the past 5 days!

Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
206
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
85
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since the 9th of October 2025 (of total 5,000):
536

Cash in Hand: 92,360
Cash Deposits: 2,41,700
Immediate Debts: 0 

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Friday, 9 January 2026

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 9 of 2026

1222hrs:

Compared to the previous 2 nights, a slight improvement was made in that I got to sleep at c. 0100hrs. I did awake at 0800hrs but didn't actually get up till 1000hrs, 7 hours later than my ideal and aspired for time to wake up. 

Now that I'm returning home today, I hope I can resume working on setting that ideal routine in place.

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The following audio is an AI powered (generated) review by Academia.edu , of one of our most significant pieces of independent research, during this 2 decades old journey from 'Subject to Citizen':
  

The survey report itself, namely 'Citizen Public Opinion Survey Report 1.0 AJK (Azad Jammu & Kashmir' can be accessed and discussed on Academia.edu at this link.

I made the following initial observations myself after listening to it:

Overall, this AI powered 'Fireside Chat' was well summarised, although a bit more context could have been given to the public policy aspects of this action-oriented independent research and its utility for conflict resolution. 

The quest to make this public opinion survey as representative as possible could have been slightly elaborated on further.

Other comments:

1) 09/01/2026 - Quayyum Raja - Politician/Psychologist - Khuiratta (Kotli)

It is very interesting, precise and imperative.

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2) 09/01/2026 - Danish Manzoor - Social Activist - Rehara (Bagh)

(He was kind enough to present his initial comments in both Urdu and then in English too)

لاجواب جناب محترم تنویر صاحب۔

 آپ کی یہ تحقیق آزاد جموں و کشمیر کی تاریخ میں اپنی نوعیت کی سب سے بڑی طویل المدت اور عوامی بنیاد پر اٹھنے والی رائے شماری کے طور پر ایک نمایاں تحقیق ہے۔

 پانچ برس سے زائد عرصے پر محیط اس تحقیقی عمل میں آپ نے آزاد کشمیر کی تمام 32 تحصیلوں سے 10,000 ایسے شہریوں کی رائے شامل کی جو ریاستی شہریت (1927) کے تحت اہل تھے۔

آپ نے اس عظیم کام کو نہایت احسن طریقے سے انجام دیا ہے۔ آپ کی تحقیقی بصیرت علمیت اور تجزیاتی صلاحیتیں بلا شبہ غیر معمولی ہیں۔

میں آپ کو دل کی اتھاہ گہرائیوں سے مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں کہ جہاں آپ نے یہ بہترین تحقیق پیش کی ہے وہاں آپ نے ہمارے خطے کے اندر موجود فکری اور علمی ٹیلنٹ کو بھی اجاگر کیا ہے۔

بین الاقوامی معیار کی اس تحقیق کو پیش کر کے جناب نے یہ بھی ثابت کیا ہے کہ آزاد جموں و کشمیر محض ایک متنازعہ جغرافیہ نہیں ہے۔ یہ سنجیدہ باشعور اور باصلاحیت اذہان سے بھرا ہوا ایک زندہ سماج ہے۔

یہ تحقیق آپ نے ایک انتہائی مشکل پیچیدہ اور رکاوٹوں سے بھری ہوئی راہ میں انجام دی ہے۔ آپ نے اپنے قیمتی وقت اور توانائی کی بے پناہ قربانی دی اور عزم و استقلال کے ساتھ یہ کام مکمل کیا۔ یقینا آپ اس کوشش اور لگن کے لیے خراجِ تحسین کے مستحق ہیں۔

میں نے ابھی پوری رپورٹ کا مطالعہ نہیں کیا تاہم جو حصہ میں نے دیکھا اور پڑھا ہے وہ حیرت انگیز اور بے مثال ہے۔ یہ ایک شاندار تحقیقی کارنامہ ہے۔

 میں پوری رپورٹ کا بغور مطالعہ کرنے کے بعد اس پر اپنا مکمل نقطہ نظر اور تجزیاتی رائے ضرور پیش کروں گا۔

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Tremendous work Mr Tanveer Ahmed. 

Your research stands out as the largest, longest running and truly grassroots public opinion survey in the history of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Spanning over five years, it encompasses the views of 10,000 citizens from all 32 tehsils of AJK, all of whom were eligible under the State Subject Rule of 1927.

This is truly remarkable work which has been carried out by you Mr. Tanveer Ahmed. Your investigative insight, scholarly rigour and analytical abilities are unquestionably exceptional. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you for not only highlighting the intellectual and academic talent present within our region but also for producing a study of international standard. Through this work, you have demonstrated that Azad Jammu & Kashmir is not merely a disputed territory but a vibrant society filled with thoughtful, capable and highly skilled minds.

You completed this research under extremely challenging circumstances, overcoming numerous obstacles and dedicating immense time, energy and perseverance to see it through. You are unquestionably worthy of the highest praise and recognition for your effort and commitment.

I must acknowledge that I have not yet read the entire report but what I have seen and studied so far is truly outstanding and unparalleled; an extraordinary scholarly achievement. 

Once I have reviewed the full report, I will present my comprehensive perspective and analytical reflections on this exceptional work. I thank you Mr Tanveer for this remarkable work.

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My brief response in Roman Urdu:

Bahut shukrya huzoor. Umeed hay ke deegar humwatan bhi is audio clip ko sunengey aur report bhi parengey. 

Ye sab kuch aik haqeeqi awaami hukumat ke qayaam ke liye ehem juz they aur is tehqeeq ke safar ne apna roadmap khud organically apney aap ko teh kiya.

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3) 09/01/2026 - Barrister Asif Khan - Retired - Dadyaal (Mirpur) & Wolverhampton (UK)

Adabs to all, well said Danish Manzoor Sahib. Tanveer’s work is irreplaceable. He has spent 20 years trying to wake us all up but as always, we miss every opportunity.

Danish Manzoor's Response:

Absolutely Asif Sahib. There is no doubt that Tanveer's dedication and vision over the past 20 years is truly remarkable.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
206
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
85
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since the 9th of October 2025 (of total 5,000):
536

Cash in Hand: 92,360
Cash Deposits: 2,41,700
Immediate Debts: 0 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 11 of 2026

0256hrs: This is much closer to the time I should be beginning to input my daily content on this weblog. I did try and sleep close to 0100hr...