Daily Diary (DD) - Day 68 of 2025

1623hrs:

Much of a rest day today before the inevitable storm.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 67 of 2025

0733hrs:

The previous night has been an all-nighter. The first in a very long time. 

The demands of public interest work demanded such. I hope I can avoid it in future, as I have been doing.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 66 of 2025

2254hrs:

It's never wise to leave our daily diary input so late.

A lot of civil commotion is being generated by the inhumane system of governance here. The young students of this territory are sensing the heat and will no doubt react imminently.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 65 of 2025

1426hrs:

The best feature of Ramadan is the daily practice of self-control. 

Those who control themselves control their destiny and the world we live in. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 64 of 2025

1856hrs:

Have returned home after spending just over 24 hours in our district capital Kotli.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 63 of 2025

2017hrs:

That thought of Leonardo da Vinci really chimed late last night. 

So late yet it should have been included in yesterday's diary, as it flashed just beyond 2300hrs on that date.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 62 of 2025

2041hrs:

It's been a tense day, even infuriating at times but I will always remain in control of my temperament and maintain decisions that only reflect public interest, equivalent to the national interest of JKA. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 61 of 2025

1925hrs:

The first day of Ramadhan in 2025 went quite well, despite me not being able to awake for Sehri. When I did eventually get up at 1000hrs I also managed to walk 3 odd kilometres and back, without too much difficulty.

In the evening, just before breaking my fast at c. 1802hrs I also managed to take a walk to the graveyard to visit my naani.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 60 of 2025

1245hrs:

Getting noticeably stronger and more in tune with my daily duties than I have been for the past 2 weeks or so. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 59 of 2025

1938hrs:

A relatively dryer day today and hence a proportionately greater amount of electricity has been delivered to us on this day compared to yesterday, which in more ways than one was a dark day. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 58 of 2025

1546hrs:

The weather is still England-like, which has its immense benefits for the environment. However, it also usually means that we are deprived of electricity. 

Everything but inevitable death is resolve-able and our passion to resolve all inhumane elements in our governance endures. We still have 300 days and a week to address this. 

Waiting for the public to respond beyond that, would be beyond my dignity. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 57 of 2025

1115hrs:

It is still windy and the blessing of more rain cannot be ruled out. 

Fighting the demons on an almost empty stomach seems to be the essence of all pure struggles between good and bad. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 56 of 2025

1634hrs:

The test gets harder as one gets closer to success. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 55 of 2025

1415hrs:

The test that I'm undergoing is more of endurance than anything else. 

One has to examine the deepest depths of societal behaviour in order to choreograph a brighter future, which in essence is an aspiration for a more humane future for the richest and logically the most contested territory in the world.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 54 of 2025

2320hrs:

Testing times but faring well. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 53 of 2025

1853hrs:

Still trying to break free. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 52 of 2025

1900hrs:

Resuming life as normal once again. One usually comes back stronger after a break. 

This break lasted almost a week. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 51 of 2025

2310hrs:

A lot of much needed rain last night....

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 50 of 2025

1944hrs:

Ventured out for the first time since arriving back home on Saturday. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 49 of 2025

2317hrs:

I hope today was my last day of rest before reaching Sharda, as anticipated for the 18th of April. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 48 of 2025

1440hrs:

Rest is contagious, especially at home. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 47 of 2025

2306hrs:

A full day at home in Kokoi, village Gurutta in tehsil Sehnsa, district Kotli.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 46 of 2025

1419hrs:

Still in the former activist capital of JKA, namely Mirpur.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 45 of 2025

1239hrs:

Almost back to a normal routine after travelling practically from one end of AJK to the other and back. 

I still have much travelling to do. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 44 of 2025

1605hrs:

In Muzaffarabad, conducting social duties enroute to Kotli and then some. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 43 of 2025

1332hrs:

In jalsa at Athmaqam. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 42 of 2025

2351hrs:

9 minutes before time out at 5 Mile(s) from Kohalla. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 41 of 2025

2305hrs:

18 hours and 5 minutes later than wished. It has been a very fascinating past 24 hours though. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 40 of 2025

1253hrs:

7 hours and 53 minutes later than intended. Poor or absent connectivity is a given in our territory, until we restore the 'Right to Rule' of the people here. 

Meanwhile, I've taken the jungle route from Jaata Gali to Braari Gala. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 39 of 2025

1848hrs:

13 hours and 48 minutes later than scheduled. However, the way the day emerged and given the resources at hand, it just wasn't possible before this juncture. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 38 of 2025

1549hrs:

10 hours and 49 minutes later than intended. The excuse wasn't internet connectivity today, as I am in Khuiratta. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 37 of 2025

0906hrs:

4 hours and 6 minutes later than intended. We will get there before the summer. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 36 of 2025

1715hrs:

12 hours and 15 minutes later than it should have been. 

A day of changing directions but remaining on course. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 35 of 2025

0758hrs:

We are getting stronger and likewise more efficient in our approach. 

Here's a letter we have written on the LOC this morning, for the Jammu & Kashmir political and administrative fraternity on the other side of the LOC (Line of Control) or CFL (Cease Fire Line):

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY presents....

An internally created administrative framework for cross LOC (CFL) travel of the 'Riyasati' of Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas) 

Dated: Tue 04 February 2025

Location of crossing route: 

Dhok (sub-village) Jalyari 

Moza (village) Lanjot

UC (union council) Dabsi

Tehsil (sub-division) Nikyaal

Zila (district) Kotli

Addressed to:

1) Shri Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi

MP Lok Sabha for the Anantnag-Rajouri Constituency (JKNC) 

2) Shri Javed Ahmed Rana

Minister for Tribal Affairs and MLA Jammu & Kashmir Assembly for the Mendhar Constituency (JKNC) 

3) Shri Vikas Kundal (IAS)  

DC (Deputy Commissioner) Poonch

4) Shri Imran Rashid (JKAS) 

SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Mendhar

Dear fellow 'Riyasatis' and brothers in human kind

We at JKA PUBLIC AGENCY have for many years received written as well as verbal requests for assistance in reviving cross LOC travel for the former State subjects and current aspiring citizens of Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas). 

Indeed, the very home in which I have been staying as a guest for the past 3 days is a home of a divided family, living in a divided village of the State viz. Lanjot, separated from their family living in the adjacent village of Gould (Gohld). 

My host climatologist Sikander Janjua son of Fateh Muhammad dearly wishes to visit his siblings and relatives to bereave the loss of his brother Muhammad Ismail Khan son of Fateh Muhammad, who died on the 29th of December 2024.

We at JKA PUBLIC AGENCY have strived for the past 2 decades to restore the fundamental rights of the people of this territory suspiciously described as Azad Jammu & Kashmir or AJK for short. 

Our methodology has always been strictly peaceful, ethical, legal and democratic in approach. It has also been recognised by various sources within the global academic and media community. 

A major term of reference is the concept of OBMs (Ownership-Building-Measures) which this writer first coined in an article (ironically) for a newspaper on your side of the divide, namely 'The Rising Kashmir' in April 2011. Less than a month later in May 2011, the concept of OBMs was referenced by a reputed academic of global stature in a UK parliamentary committee room conference and subsequently academically critiqued too. 

The aforementioned academic, the late Professor Richard Bonney has also had the perhaps unique privilege of interviewing both senior Indian and Pakistani military personnel in his exploration of opportunities for sustainable peace in this region. 

Reference:

https://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2011/04/from-cbms-to-obms.html

Returning to the here and now, we wish to exercise our right to freedom of movement as guaranteed by paragraph 12 of United Nations Security Council Resolution number 47 of the 21st of April 1948 and as guaranteed by other international conventions and agreements emerging from time to time over the decades since 1947.

We understand that there prevails an administrative lacuna in cross LOC travel since 2018. We do not consider it prudent to await the forming of better relations between India & Pakistan to revive such an immediate and basic human need to visit relations, to visit holy shrines and places of significance for 'Riyasatis' or even to conduct business for mutual economic upliftment.

 

Thus, we suggest and propose a fresh cross LOC travel framework to be agreed between your administration and ours via JKA PUBLIC AGENCY.

As a trial to ensure that the life, wealth and honour of all aspiring citizens of JKA are not adversely affected; we wish to travel as a contingent of 50 people from this side of the divide from Jalyari in village Lanjot to the tehsil of Mendhar in the coming weeks.

We would address all security concerns and administrative formalities on our part and would want to clarify what security concerns and administrative formalities your side would need. 

For further reference, the ongoing case of Zubair Bhatti who wishes to return to his ancestral home in village Gould tehsil Mendhar is also worth studying:

Reference:

https://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2024/11/daily-diary-dd-day-324-of-2024.html

Overall, it should be clear to the region in particular and the world in general, that the people of AJK - especially since 2023 - have become very organised in their demands for basic rights and maintain a peaceful posture to all concerned parties & entities. They have developed the art of mobilising very quickly and in very large numbers to obtain what is rightfully theirs, without the aide of any ideology or narrowing philosophy, or indeed infringing on the due rights of others. 

Communication and negotiations with a sincere intent to realise practical solutions for humanity has finally become our norm.

 

We look forward to your responses with keen anticipation. 

Regards

Tanveer Ahmed

Founder - JKA PUBLIC AGENCY

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 34 of 2025

1412hrs:

Reporting from the LOC at Lanjot, albeit 9 hours and 12 minutes later than intended. 

I did try and input today's entry at about 0700hrs but despite many attempts I couldn't succeed. 

Net is in even rarer supply here than various other parts of Nikyaal, which even then isn't much to talk about. 

I'm not happy with how the Pakistani State creates unnecessary tension amongst our local administration and people alike. The evidence against their presence in this territory is building up thick and fast. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 33 of 2025

0828hrs:

Just 3 hours and 28 minutes later than intended today. I did try and log in from 0600hrs onwards. 

Nevertheless....

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 32 of 2025

1743hrs:

After that last minute fright last night, I still haven't made it a habit of logging this daily entry first thing in the morning. Or at least in the first instance when internet connectivity is available. 

One must learn fast. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 31 of 2025

2359hrs:

I almost lost my 100% record today. I had tried to log in the evening and despite wandering throughout the compound of the darbar of Mohra Sharif for over an hour, I couldn't make a connection. 

I then made another attempt just before midnight and just about succeeded, with seconds to spare. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 30 of 2025

1434hrs:

9 hours and 34 minutes after the intended daily start. I did try and input these details at c. 0700hrs this morning but the absence of internet connectivity prevented me from doing so. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 29 of 2025

1010hrs:

5 hours and 10 minutes later than intended. A lot less to do with any deficiency on my part on this occasion. The absence of internet connectivity played a larger role today. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 28 of 2025

1316hrs:

Inputting this blog entry 8 hours and 16 minutes later than I should have, despite waking up at 0700hrs today. I leapt into my morning walk on an empty stomach and then have only now got round to this daily duty. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 27 of 2025

1112hrs:

Logging this entry 6 hours and 12 minutes later than I should have. 

Nevertheless my 24 hour daily routine is becoming more efficient. I slept at 0030hrs last night and woke at 0730hrs. Ideally, I would like to sleep at 2000hrs every evening and wake up at 0300hrs every morning. For that, I would have to re-schedule our daily Spaces on X from 2100hrs (9pm) to 2300hrs (11pm). A more apt time would be 1800hrs (6pm) to 2000hrs (8pm), which I aim to do in due course. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 26 of 2025

0934hrs:

I'm making today's entry 4 hours and 34 minutes later than I should have but it is a marked improvement on the last couple of days. 

I have however, missed out on my morning walk on an empty stomach after successfully doing so for the previous 8 days. I will resume this crucial feature in my typical day tomorrow. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 25 of 2025

1413hrs:

9 hours and 13 minutes later than it should have been. Our performance is improving by the day. For example, I am incrementally sleeping half an hour earlier and getting up half an hour earlier with each passing day. 

We will never attain perfection but we will strive to get as close as possible this year. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 24 of 2025

2142hrs:

16 hours and 42 minutes behind schedule. Like yesterday, it is a failure of punctuality but it is not a failure of attendance. 

We are looking to rectify it, at any rate. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 23 of 2025

1600hrs:

Posting 11 hours behind schedule. I didn't wake at 0500hrs, rather 0900hrs but I have maintained my morning walk on an empty stomach for the past 6 days. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 22 of 2025

0457hrs:

Hitting the right note for the day ahead. With 3 minutes of extra care being registered on this day.

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 21 of 2025

0530hrs:

30 minutes later than intended but in a new territory, though no excuses have any merit. 

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Mahmood Ahmed Musafir has featured prominently on this weblog, especially in 2018. He has embarked on another journey from Bhimber to Muzaffarabad a few days ago (17 January 2025). This time he's driving a vehicle and not 3 donkeys and a camel.

Here's an interview he gave near Chakswari:

Here's the banner of his demands:

It may be translated thus:

Protest! Struggle & Struggle (against a) Corrupt System (of Governance)

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 20 of 2025

0458hrs:

Even 2 minutes before the beginning of the day. 

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My morning walk - first thing after waking up - on an empty stomach is into its 3rd consecutive day.

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Meanwhile, Dr Nazir Gilani has produced another Urdu note on a similar theme to yesterday's note:

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 19 of 2025

0500hrs:

3 days in a row is good going. 

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I'm also into my 2nd day of resuming the practice of walking for at least an hour on an empty stomach. This is an essential routine which I kept up best in the 2015/16 era but then it became irregular before becoming erratic.

This routine is an important source of strength for both mind and body.

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Dr Nazir Gilani continues with his rich vein of writing form of late - this time in Urdu - which with his permission and suggestion JKA PUBLIC AGENCY will translate into English in due course:

Translated into English thus:

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 18 of 2025

0459hrs:

Even a minute earlier than scheduled. 

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 17 of 2025

0500hrs:

On the dot for the first time this calendar year. 

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Our vlog for today is possibly the most significant of the year:

Public Alert for the people of AJK:

#Conflict2Peace Financial Strategy in Journey from #AJK to #JKA

Aim - for the public of AJK (& its diaspora) to directly fund the formation of a genuine people's government in AJK; using strictly peaceful, ethical, democratic and legal means.

This financial strategy has emerged after almost 20 years of a struggle - in general since April 2005 and focussed since September 2009 - which gradually created the following:

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY is a unique public institution in that it is exclusively owned by the public of AJK, while it has absolutely no affiliation or commitment to or with any country or other public institution, anywhere in the world.

From its origins of almost 2 decades, it has always upheld 4 non-negotiables with all its own people (the public of AJK & its diaspora), with all its co-citizens in the rest of JKA, with all its neighbouring countries and with the rest of the world - all powers large and small. 

1) Geopolitical neutrality

2) The 'Riyasati' (People's) Reference

3) Ideological harmony & co-existence (of whatever nature: religious, political, philosophical etc.) 

4) Ecological concerns of the territory of JKA 

These have been the poles that have evolved and matured as our compass since the outset of this un-anticipated journey in April 2005. This forms the roots of a contemporary Citizen-State contract from AJK to JKA.

In recognition of all sacrifices made by our co-citizens before this era and that have been made since, this is a new dynamic era which heavily relies on economy, technology, research, law and creating the necessary people's power behind that law.

We have a choice to either resign ourselves to continue investing in a #ConflictEconomy and pay the price for coming generations, or we can begin investing in a #PeaceEconomy .

At JKA PUBLIC AGENCY we have created an elaborate financial strategy which should deliver gains of 10,000% on a 10 year fixed deposit, equivalent to 1,000 (one thousand) UK pounds (or c. 3.5 lakhs in local currency), payable over a year. Of the approximately 2,200 of our co-citizens who have financially contributed since 2012 (when we began direct public funding), they can subtract what they have accumulatively paid so far from this amount of £1,000 and pay the balance (in installments over a year if they wish).

The gains we envisage are 100 x, which means 1,000 UK pounds invested today should be worth 100,000 UK pounds in 10 year's time. These gains are estimated in line with the projected growth of the AJK economy over the next decade as we move towards a genuinely free government, whereby the current 'government' is operating in minus and when economic levers are restored here, we would convert from an economy worth less than a billion (US dollars) today, to one that is worth at least 10 billion (US dollars) in 10 year's time. During this period, JKA PUBLIC AGENCY would also be investing in the economy and thus, making better use of the growth envisaged, compared to the economy as a whole.

Those of our co-citizens who consider their financial capacity to be less than the amount requested (viz. the equivalent of £1,000 payable over a year) they can partner with other co-citizens to create shares within 1 share, according to their individual capacities. For example, if someone is capable of investing £100 they can find 9 other co-citizens who can contribute an equal share within this 1 particular share.

Every co-citizen can only buy 1 share over this 10 year period, so that every other co-citizen has an equal opportunity in becoming a shareholder.

I will be sending this note directly and individually to as many of my co-citizens as possible (beginning Fri 17 January 2025), while keeping a public statistical record of how many people have responded and in what manner at jkapublicagency.org and AJK Public Treasury's Facebook page at: facebook.com/ajkpublictreasury

If I - Tanveer Ahmed - operating on behalf of JKA PUBLIC AGENCY am not able to convince at least 1,000 of my co-citizens to part with the equivalent of £1,000 in the year 2025, then I will have to resign from working in the public interest of AJK > JKA.

I will then resort to resume living a private life for private interests where I will no longer be able to advocate or protect the national interest of JKA, as I have been doing, particularly since September 2009. I will of course, return all the money that has been provided to me by the public since 2012.

This journey which started as 'subject' to 'citizen' in April 2005 has been a uniquely testing experience for me as an individual and of course for all my well-wishers (including my family & friends). I do know that such a social experiment has never been attempted before (to be at the mercy of the public's benevolence, especially since 2012) and I don't know if such an experiment can be attempted by anybody in the future. Indeed, I'm not even sure that our people's reference (which provides us - aspiring - citizens overwhelming legal authority over the territory of JKA) will account for anything, if a genuine people's government is not restored/created in AJK in the very near future. Such have the efforts of our neighbours and global powers matured with respect to this territory that AJK is the last remaining bastion of the people's reference. This has been my compass from the outset and I have maintained its direction thus far.

Please do not hesitate to question me on this matter, which has affected us all for generations and will continue to do so unless 'we - the people' choreograph the future. 

The latter words were put forward in a discussion on global media in 2017 

reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl0D0fd5xGc&t=1315s

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E191317012025

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 16 of 2025

1856hrs:

I'm inputting today's diary almost 14 hours later than intended. My routine is haywire, despite which I'm still fulfilling all my daily duties, just not in the right time frame in a daily routine context.

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Dr Nazir Gilani continues with his documentation activism and gives his prescription on demilitarisation:

Demilitarizing Kashmir: A Call for Peace, Dialogue, and Self-Determination

The recent remarks made by the Indian Army Chief during the 77th Army Day celebrations, where he accused Pakistan of orchestrating violence in Kashmir and emphasized the induction of 15,000 additional troops in 2024, have sparked significant reactions, particularly from Pakistan. While the situation in Kashmir is undeniably complex, it is important to address the issue within the broader historical context, international commitments, and the necessity for a peaceful resolution that prioritizes the rights and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

1. Historical Context and UN Supervised Vote:

The Kashmir dispute is not merely a military issue but a deeply political and human rights issue rooted in the promises made at the time of India’s partition and the subsequent accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India. The Government of India (GOI) has committed itself to a UN-supervised plebiscite in Kashmir, as outlined in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 47. The resolution calls for a fair and free process where the Kashmiri people can determine their future. This commitment was reaffirmed at the 230th meeting of the UNSC in 1948, which outlined the role of Indian forces in the region as supplementary and temporary, tasked only with ensuring law and order.

However, the ongoing militarization of the region—especially the recent induction of an additional 15,000 troops in 2024—directly undermines the spirit of these original agreements and international resolutions. The heavy military presence today stands in stark contrast to the intent of UNSC Resolution 47, which sought restraint in the appearance, number, and stationing of forces in the region to avoid exacerbating tensions and to promote a peaceful resolution.

2. Britain’s Acknowledgment of the Insurgency and Diverse Stakeholders:

During the 251st meeting of the UNSC, Britain acknowledged the continuation of the insurgency in Kashmir and pointed out that the conflict involves not just India and Pakistan but also six distinct interest groups within Kashmir itself. These groups—representing various political, social, and ethnic constituencies—have long been anchored in the belief that the UN-supervised plebiscite is the ultimate solution. Their expectations, based on international commitments, have shaped the political discourse surrounding the Kashmir issue for decades.

Thus, when India’s Army Chief labels Pakistan as the “epicentre of terrorism” it oversimplifies the situation and diverts attention from the core issue: the right of the Kashmiri people to determine their own future. While external actors may play a role, the primary concern is the political status of Kashmir and the aspirations of its people. The ongoing insurgency is rooted in both local grievances and the unresolved political status of the region, and framing the issue as a purely external one fails to address these complexities. The focus should be on resolving the issue through political means, respecting the wishes of the Kashmiri people, and honouring international commitments.

3. The Need for Demilitarization:

Demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir is essential to creating an environment conducive to peace, dialogue, and reconciliation. The continuing induction of military forces, such as the 15,000 additional troops in 2024, only serves to escalate tensions, perpetuate human rights violations, and further alienate the Kashmiri people. The commitment to reducing the military footprint in the region is a crucial step toward restoring trust and creating conditions for a peaceful resolution.

India has made a specific commitment to reduce its military presence in the region. At the 608th meeting of the UNSC, India stated that the minimum necessary force to maintain order in Kashmir was 28,000. However, the Indian government also offered, in a significant gesture, that “on complete disbandment and disarmament of the Azad Kashmir forces, and as a further contribution towards a settlement, the GOI is prepared to effect a further reduction of 7,000 to a figure of 21,000, which is the absolute and irreducible minimum.” This force would be without any supporting arms, such as armour or artillery, as India emphasized the need to avoid further militarization of the region.

This offer of reduction should be seen as a positive step towards demilitarization, but it remains inadequate if the overall approach to Kashmir continues to prioritize military means over political solutions. There is no room for militarizing Kashmir further. The region cannot be resolved by force; it is the consent of the Kashmiri people and the promise of a UN-supervised plebiscite that must prevail. The military presence cannot replace the democratic rights of the Kashmiri people, and the way forward must involve reducing the military presence while promoting dialogue, self-determination, and peace.

4. The Role of the Kashmiri People and the UN Template:

The ultimate resolution of the Kashmir issue must centre around the will of the Kashmiri people, as guaranteed by the United Nations and the commitments made by both India and Pakistan at the UNSC in 1948. The heavy militarization of the region is at odds with the political and democratic aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The UN-supervised plebiscite remains the most legitimate path forward, one that respects the rights of Kashmiris to choose their future.

As highlighted in the State Autonomy Committee Report of June 2000, Jammu and Kashmir’s provisional accession was limited to three areas—defence, communications, and foreign affairs. These restrictions must guide the future governance of the region. Any solution that involves continued militarization and repression will only deepen the divide. The focus must shift to fulfilling international promises, especially the commitment to a UN-supervised plebiscite, and to ensuring that the political rights of the Kashmiri people are fully respected.

5. A Call for Peace and Political Dialogue:

India and Pakistan, along with the international community, must move beyond military posturing and engage in genuine dialogue aimed at achieving a political resolution that respects the rights and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The Kashmir issue cannot be solved by military means; it requires a political settlement that recognizes the legitimacy of the Kashmiri people's demand for self-determination. India’s continued military presence in Kashmir must be reconsidered in light of international commitments, and the focus should be on reducing military forces while promoting a peace process that includes all stakeholders.

The path to peace in Kashmir lies in honouring the principles of self-determination and democratic governance. The UN-supervised plebiscite remains the only legitimate solution, and India must reaffirm its commitment to this process, ensuring that the military does not stand in the way of the political aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, JKCHR advocates for the immediate demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir, in line with the United Nations’ framework and the promises made by both India and Pakistan. India’s offer to reduce its military presence to 21,000 troops without supporting arms should be viewed as a step towards peace, but it is essential that this reduction be part of a broader political resolution that respects the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The solution lies not in military control but in political dialogue and the implementation of a UN-supervised plebiscite, ensuring that the people of Kashmir are the ones who determine their future.

Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani

President JKCHR

16.01.2025

Dr Nazir Gilani's Facebook post above may be commented on here

I have made the following comment there:

You are probably the only person qualified to anchor such a discussion. Demilitarisation involves creating alternative security arrangements as much as an environment of 'freedom of expression'. These are all matters of internal dynamics within the State, which - the #People of the territory of #AJK - can be credited for creating such amicable conditions, through peaceful & thoughtful mass activism.

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Later in the evening, we continue with our daily live vlog on Facebook:

Who qualifies to work in public interest in AJK? 

Options:

1) Any individual? 

2) Any party? 

3) Any forum? 

4) Any alliance? 

5) Any committee? 

6) Any government? 

7) Any tribe? 

8) Any religious sect or other special interest group? 

Your answers please. 

As short or as long as possible? 

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Questionnaire:  #EQ1201516012025

Additional Question:

Do you want to buy conflict stock or peace stock to earn a 10,000% gain (on 10 year fixed deposit) as individuals in the most coveted State in the world?

Follow this daily vlog here on this page (FB) Tanveer Ahmed (sahaafi) or on our dedicated TikTok account - opened on the first day of this year (2025) - @jkapublicagency1

#Conflict2Peace

#PublicPolicy

#PopularSovereignty

#1To100Economy

JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E232016012025

Responses:

(names remain anonymous at this stage but the relevant district of the respondents is mentioned:

1) Mirpur

نمبر ون (Number 1) viz. any individual

2) Bagh

ایک مشترکہ کمیٹی اور الائنس میں کوئی خاص فرق نہیں ۔ مختصر جواب یہی ہے کے کمیٹی ہو یا الائنس جانداز منشور کے ساتھ اگر جدوجہد کرے تو بہتر ہوگا

(English translation)

There isn't much difference between a collective committee and an alliance. In short, whether it is a committee or an alliance, if it struggles with a strong manifesto, that is best.

3) Muzaffarabad

#4 viz. any alliance

4) Muzaffarabad

2 viz. any party

5) Kotli

Aphc. (All Parties Hurriyat Conference)

6) Neelam

I don't think,.... that the agencies mentioned above are in the position to do something for the welfare of the people of AAJK.....all types of caretaker system are being introduced here to continue the on going situation..... because many people of the globe including India, Pakistan and China, have to earn their bread and butter from this issue that is known as Kashmir problem.

7) Poonch

Jammu Kashmir joint Awami Action Committee

8) Mirpur

To work for the welfare of humanity in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the approach should be divided into two distinct phases:

i)The Pre-Independence Era of the Entire State:

Before the full independence of the state, it is unrealistic to rely on laws and constitutions for serving the people, as the region is currently under the administration of multiple countries. Instead of ensuring public welfare, these laws and systems have become tools for exploitation and deceit.

In this phase, a strong public alliance will be essential. People must come together, beyond all divisions, to work selflessly for the betterment of humanity.

Efforts should focus on providing basic necessities, facilitating lives, and solving immediate problems through collective action and mutual cooperation.

ii) The Post-Independence Era of the Entire State:

Once the state achieves full independence, a robust and transparent constitution must be established, ensuring equal rights and welfare for all its citizens.

This constitution should include mechanisms for real enforcement, not just theoretical provisions.

It must empower a leader who is a true well-wisher of the entire state, someone who prioritizes humanity, justice, and progress over personal or regional biases.

9) Poonch

1 🙏🏻 viz. any individual

10) UK (Guest response)

Any AJK citizen

11) Poonch

Forums and government.

Also individuals but individual efforts are often fragmented and subjective.

My Response:

Individuals also have a better chance of remaining non-partisan in public affairs. Just a thought.

Their Response (in turn):

Yes, I am the same individual. Doing my work on my own but for the people of AJK.

12) Muzaffarabad

AsSlamOAlikum, 

Hopefully you are done well, profound gratitude that you considered my opinion also means something. 

That part of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir region which we call Azad Kashmir, We have always been in a state of confusion as to whether we are free or whether we are slaves. Because the rulers who impose their rule on us sometimes say that "we are free "Azad Kashmir", sometimes they say that we will take the Freedom "Hum Ly ka Rahen Gy Azadi". 

A small region with resources three times its size has been so degraded that the majority of its population cannot live there. In the last few years, we have seen that most of the youth of Pakistan have left the country after the COVID-19 pandemic & they went and started looking for jobs in other countries. Even now, thinkers, planners, strategists and other patriots sitting in Pakistan are in shock over this... It is being repeatedly discussed that the future of Pakistan is in great danger because the youth here have left. I ask all my friends in Azad Kashmir, out of a population of 4.2 million, 2.6 million Kashmiris have almost said goodbye to their state and gone to other countries for employment. Has any ruler of Azad Kashmir, or our lawyer Pakistan, ever said anything about this? I have not met any famous person, leader, party, forum, alliance, committee, government, opposition, community, tribe, religion or sect I have never seen anyone discuss or work in a progressive manner on this important issue, or any other issue that is relevant to the people of this state.

Our hearts also ache when these situations arise before us and we are unable to do anything special even if we want to. If we talk about hope, then surely one person can come along who can change the situation in the entire state. Such a person can come in the form of a party, a forum, an alliance committee, a government or any other group, But this is just a matter of hope, and the world of dreams is built on hope. It takes hard work to create a world of real reality. 

I would absolutely say that unless our education system is modernized, we will continue to face difficulties. If today we have achieved our rights through our unity, awareness and protest, tomorrow they will bring out a new agenda and put us in harm's way. We have to move forward in our education system along with awareness. I am very impressed with the role played by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Public Action Committee in the last two years. The entire state was united and brought awareness, and Kashmiris all over the world proudly said, "Yes, I am a Kashmiri." This is a great thing. I would like to thank all 30 members of the committee for this, But my demand is from all the youth of the Kashmiri nation that they should start working for their rights and welfare themselves. 

Allah Pak only helps those who help themselves, We, the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, may be few in number, but we are enough to unite our entire country of Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, which has been divided into pieces, and bring it back into one state. Though this determination must include the spirit that we practically play a full role in the welfare of our region. We ourselves must be capable enough to face our oppressors with equality.  The day we become capable, That will be the first day of our prosperity and our enemy will die his own death. 

Therefore I believe, none of any organization is qualified enough to work truly in a public interest but the Educated Youth and People Themselves.

13) Sudhnoti

Anyone and everyone can work in public interest as long as they know what is the public interest concerning subject matters of public interest, how to mobilise tangible and intangible resources, how to develop and sustain partnerships and manage stakeholders and risks.

14) Neelam

عوامی مفاد کے لیے اب تک کام کرنے والی  جموں کشمیر جوائنٹ عوامی ایکشن کمیٹی ہے جو عوامی مفاد کے لیے کام کر رہی ہے مخلص ہو کر

(English translation)

Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee has to date worked for public interest in a sincere manner.

15) Poonch

Option 1) Any Individual 

Reasoning for my answer: state must treat all her statesmen equal.

16) Sudhnoti

4 viz. any alliance

17) Mirpur

"I firmly believe that only loyal and dedicated residents of Jammu and Kashmir, who genuinely prioritize the welfare and development of the region, should be considered for leadership or decision-making roles. It shouldn't matter which political party, sect, or community (bradri) they belong to, as long as their intentions are true and they are committed to serving the people, rather than acting as mere puppets for external influences."

18) Mirpur

Anyone who has the collective interest at heart and is motivated solely in public interest and not personal interest

19) Kotli

Any government

20) Jhelum Valley (Hattian)

In AJK, any individual, party, forum, alliance, committee, government, tribe, or group can work in the public interest; provided their efforts are inclusive, transparent, and focused on collective welfare. 

The key is to prioritize public needs over personal or partisan agendas. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee is a notable example of such effective and consistent advocacy, addressing fundamental public issues with integrity and commitment.

21) Neelam

Whatever little is being done, is being done by the Joint Awami Action Committee. Apart from that; there is no movement, party, committee or other (organisational) formation doing anything in public interest. This is the truth. Even if someone wants to do something in public interest, they do not have the support of the public. Whatever you are doing, I am with you unconditionally. Whenever you need my support, you will find me standing with you.

22) Sudhnoti

Some individuals only.

23) Muzaffarabad

1 viz. any individual

24) Bagh

"Any individual" who is a citizen of AJK.

25) Muzaffarabad

ایکشن کمیٹی

جموں کشمیر جوائنٹ عوامی ایکشن

کمیٹث

(English translation)

Action Committee

Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action

Committed

26) Haveli

Action committee

27) Kotli

Every individual should be selected through a computer-based, tamper-proof system that combines psychometric tests to ensure recruitment is based solely on merit. The entire process must be made as transparent as possible. Those serving our nation should receive top-tier salaries to attract the most qualified candidates. This approach will ensure they feel rewarded, reducing the likelihood of them leaving the job or engaging in risky behaviour.

28) Kotli

JKGB Awami Action Committee

29) Sudhnoti

عوامی ایکشن کمیٹی جوائنٹ عوامی ایکشن کمیٹی ریاست جم کشمیر کے حقوق کے لیے جس طرح کام کر رہی ہے میرے اندازے میں اگر اسی طرح ہم سب متفق ہو کر کام کریں تو ریاست جموں کشمیر کی ازادی خود مختاری یا لوگوں کے حقوق ان کو مل سکتے ہیں

(English translation)

The manner in which Joint Awami Action Committee is working for the collective rights of the people of Kashmir, it is my estimation that if we all agree to work together then the freedom, independence of the State of Jammu Kashmir or the rights of the people can be obtained.

30) Kotli

عوام کی حکومت ہونی چاہیے

(English translation)

The public should have their own government

31) Bagh

1 viz. any individual

&

5 viz. any committee

32) Bagh

1 viz. any individual

33) Neelam

The movement in Azad Kashmir has only just begun to gain momentum, particularly with the emergence of the Awami Action Committee. To truly bring about change, we must start at the individual level. Our occupiers, trained in the British tradition of 'divide and rule,' have long exploited our divisions. It's essential that we educate ourselves and the masses about the realities of our occupation and its impact on our lives.

We must recognize that our struggles are not just about economic survival but also about reclaiming our rights and autonomy.

34) Mirpur

(1) Any individual

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 15 of 2025

1532hrs:

Today's input is being written 10 hours and 32 minutes later than intended. 

Although I did get up at around midday, I didn't go to sleep till around 0400hrs. 

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Dr Nazir Gilani continues with his energetic thrust to address the shortfall in documentation of our people: 

Nationalist groups in Azad Kashmir

To critically assess the position of the nationalist groups in Azad Kashmir, it is essential to recognize that their internal fragmentation and lack of a unified vision undermine their capacity to propose a credible alternative to the United Nations (UN) framework. 

The ongoing splintering of these groups raises questions not only about their legitimacy but also about their ability to offer a coherent, sustainable solution to the Kashmir issue. Before any departure from the UN framework can be entertained, these groups must first demonstrate their ability to unify, create a compelling vision, and present a feasible plan that can engage not only India and Pakistan but also the international community, particularly UN member states.

1. The Challenge of Unity: Legitimacy and Representation

The nationalist groups in Azad Kashmir are far from united. Their fragmentation into multiple factions with differing ideologies and visions for the future of Kashmir weakens their ability to project a coherent and unified narrative. This disunity raises a fundamental question: if these groups cannot agree among themselves on basic principles, how can they credibly claim to represent the diverse aspirations of the Kashmiri people as a whole?

In a conflict as complex and entrenched as Kashmir, unity is not merely a political nicety; it is a prerequisite for legitimacy. A fragmented political landscape weakens any attempt to engage in meaningful dialogue with India, Pakistan, or the international community. To be taken seriously, these groups must first show they can overcome their internal divisions and present a common, coherent platform that reflects the interests of the Kashmiri people. Without this unity, their proposals risk being seen as self-serving or reflective of a narrow agenda rather than the collective will of the people they claim to represent.

2. The Need for Credible Symbols of Authority

Beyond unity, nationalist groups must also establish credible symbols of authority that can effectively engage with key stakeholders, including India, Pakistan, and international actors. The ability to communicate and negotiate with these parties requires a robust political structure that commands both internal legitimacy and international recognition.

In practical terms, this means that these groups must not only present a unified vision but also demonstrate that they have the institutional capacity to manage the political, economic, and social complexities of Kashmir. They need to have mechanisms in place for governance, the protection of human rights, and the resolution of internal disputes. These groups should offer a clear political framework that details how they intend to engage with India and Pakistan, ensuring that their efforts are seen as credible by the global community.

Without such symbols of credibility—be they through formal political bodies, democratic processes, or international diplomatic channels—the nationalist factions risk remaining marginalized in the broader political discourse. This lack of institutional maturity and authority will hinder their ability to form meaningful partnerships with other states and organizations, ultimately limiting their capacity to negotiate a lasting solution.

3. The UN Template: A Pathway to Inclusivity and Dissent

The United Nations framework, shaped by years of international diplomacy and legal deliberation, offers a structured approach to resolving the Kashmir dispute. The core principle of the UN's involvement in Kashmir is the right of the Kashmiri people to self-determination, exercised through a UN-supervised plebiscite. This framework has the broad support of the international community, providing a neutral, internationally recognized mechanism to address the competing claims of India, Pakistan, and the Kashmiri people.

The beauty of the UN process lies in its inclusivity—it ensures that all parties, including dissenting voices, are heard and respected. It acknowledges that the solution cannot come from one side imposing its will upon the other but must be a product of dialogue and mutual recognition. The process of self-determination is thus built on the foundation of respecting differences and ensuring that no group is marginalized.

Given this, any nationalist group seeking to deviate from the UN framework must propose an alternative that matches or exceeds this level of inclusivity and fairness. They must provide a solution that not only satisfies the aspirations of the Kashmiri people but also accommodates the legitimate concerns of India and Pakistan. Crucially, any alternative must involve mechanisms for peaceful coexistence, respect for dissent, and the protection of human rights for all communities in the region.

4. The Burden of Constructing a Credible Alternative

If the nationalist groups are to move away from the UN framework, they must demonstrate that they have a well-defined, practical, and internationally acceptable alternative. The burden of proof falls on them to:

• Present a Unified Vision for Kashmir’s Future: 

A fragmented political landscape weakens any argument for departing from the UN process. These groups must demonstrate their ability to come together and craft a vision that reflects the aspirations of the Kashmiri people as a whole. This vision must be inclusive and forward-thinking, addressing the needs of diverse communities, including ethnic, religious, and political minorities.

• Create a Legal and Constitutional Framework: 

The UN's involvement in Kashmir has always been framed within a clear legal and constitutional framework, one that recognizes the principle of self-determination and ensures that the rights of all parties are respected. Nationalist groups must show that they can offer a robust legal alternative that guarantees these same principles of fairness, justice, and protection of rights, while also offering an enforceable mechanism for resolving disputes.

• Demonstrate Governance Capacity: 

These groups must provide a blueprint for governance that extends beyond merely political rhetoric. A credible template must address economic development, social welfare, human rights, and law and order in Kashmir. Without a demonstrated ability to govern effectively, their proposals will remain abstract and unconvincing.

• Engage International Stakeholders: 

The solution to the Kashmir issue will require the buy-in of multiple international actors, including India, Pakistan, and UN member states. The nationalist groups must prove that they have the diplomatic and political acumen to engage with these countries and gain their trust. This requires presenting a solution that is not only seen as fair and just but also pragmatic and achievable within the existing geopolitical realities.

5. The Need for a Template for the Future

A critical flaw in the nationalist groups' current approach is their failure to offer a clear and actionable vision for Kashmir’s future. Moving beyond rhetoric and historical grievances, these groups must present a comprehensive template that outlines how they plan to build a sustainable and peaceful future for Kashmir. This includes establishing political institutions, promoting economic development, and ensuring the protection of human rights for all people in the region.

Any solution that seeks to challenge the UN framework must be able to engage both regional and global powers, offering a credible path forward that reflects the desires of the Kashmiri people while ensuring peace and stability in the broader South Asian context.

Conclusion: A Coherent, Viable Alternative

In conclusion, the nationalist groups in Azad Kashmir face a significant challenge: they must move beyond their internal divisions and present a unified, credible vision for Kashmir’s future. The UN framework provides a neutral, internationally recognized mechanism for resolving the dispute, based on the principles of self-determination and inclusivity. For any alternative to be taken seriously, it must provide a clear political framework, establish credible symbols of authority, and engage India, Pakistan, and the international community in a meaningful dialogue.

Until these nationalist groups can demonstrate the ability to build such a framework—one that respects dissent, ensures inclusivity, and has the capacity to govern effectively—the UN process remains the most viable and legitimate pathway to resolving the Kashmir issue.

Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani

President JKCHR

15.01.2025

Dr Sahaab's post on Facebook can be accessed here

I suppose this is a basis for a genuine introspective discussion. 

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Our evening (pre-midnight) live vlog on Facebook:

An example of inherent weaknesses in our approach to documentation activism (ref yesterday's live video):

Many of our co-citizens and especially those who were affiliated with the Joint Awami Action Committee #JAAC , were arrested from their homes in the early hours of 09 May 2024, whereby local #AJK police marshalled by #Pakistan 's clandestine agencies broke into many people's houses and physically tortured many an activist. In the following days and weeks many other activists experienced human rights violations too. 

I asked some of those responsible in JAAC to send me brief video testaments of each aggrieved co-citizen, so that I could translate then into English, to document and create a comprehensive report. 

Which I would then send to every prominent human rights organisation in the world and all those countries that have stakes in Pakistan. 

This would have added strength to #RightsMovementAJK and narrowed the possibility of Pakistan conducting such operations here ever again. 

However, not a single such video statement has been sent to me. 

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