A day spent mainly at home today, although I did venture out as far as Gulpur. I will be resuming my daily drive to Kotli tomorrow, as I continue preparing for a structural Awaami Adaalat (Public Court) there.
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Thursday, 10 July 2025
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 190 of 2025
1114hrs:
From last night I have been taking antibiotics to prepare myself for some long overdue comprehensive dental treatment, some of it pending for almost 3 decades.
This is affecting my ability to work in every sense but it is a necessary part of self-improvement, if not self-preservation.
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Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Monday, 7 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 188 of 2025
1032hrs:
The beginning of a critical week in relation to the future of this territory, still described as AJK.
District Kotli will have to make the breakthrough.
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Of course, in all matters related to AJK > JKA, there is always an internal as well as external dimension. The following is one such example:
As mentioned in the letter, this was a response to a request by Quayyum Raja to outline JKA PUBLIC AGENCY's stance on regional efforts for global peace. This request was in turn based on the following statement by Seyed Shahabeddin Tabatabaei, Secretary General of the Nedaye Iranian Political Party. A link to the latter's public statement can be found here .
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Sunday, 6 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 187 of 2025
1150hrs:
Sunday is a day of rest and on this occasion, a day of reunion with my children.
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Saturday, 5 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 186 of 2025
0302hrs:
Today's timing would have been 2 minutes from perfect, if only I had slept at 2000hrs yesterday evening. Indeed, I have been awake all night as the amount of work needing daily completion must be completed before the next 24 hour cycle.
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#PeaceBondAJK2025
"Every citizen is a shareholder"
Description
A financial plan to provide an opportunity to each and every citizen (rich or poor and irrespective of their ideology or other distinguishing factor) of Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas) - or #JKA for short - to become a shareholder in the future success (or failure) of the geographic entity (subject to approval by the majority of the descendants of former State subjects of the erstwhile autocratic regime ruling the aforementioned territory, including but not necessarily confined to Baltistan, Gilgit & Ladakh).
In the interim, this opportunity is only available to the former State subjects who live in or originate from the territory, officially described by the prevailing regime since 1947 as Azad Jammu & Kashmir - or #AJK for short - until the State subjects of the other regions of JKA are in a practical position to express their will, in reference to this financial plan and all contingencies in relation to transparency and accountability are fully factored in.
Background
As our power transition in 1947 from autocratic rule #DograRaaj to #AwaamiRaaj was (depending on opinion) aborted, distorted, premature or even misguided; what is factually clear is that in 2025 we - in AJK - cannot claim to have done justice to the objectives of freedom, sovereignty, rule of law or conflict resolution.
The autocratic watershed of 1846 involved inducting the seniors of various tribes to take part in the investment of 75 lakh Nanak Shahi to claim the geographic inner core (viz.the Kashmir Valley and parts of Gilgit) of what was gradually accumulated territory during the preceding rule of Ranjeet Singh and ascendant British colonial power.
Present
Today, in 2025 and after 20 years of on the ground, un-interrupted, independent, action-oriented public policy research in AJK in particular but with travel and exposure to all other parts of the erstwhile State bar Ladakh; initially through one's own resources, followed by consistent support from close family and then from 2012 an increasing share of financial burden being met by the public of AJK, we - as JKA PUBLIC AGENCY - have ensured that we never had to compromise on the right to self determination of the titled inheritors (forner State subjects) at any stage of this journey.
As our endeavours are indigenously sourced, formulated, funded and executed; we have been able to identify and address the 4 missing aspects of our genuine 'right to rule' our own territory, as clearly recognised by international law.
Missing?
1) Full time dedicated employees (necessary for an administrative structure)
2) Research & documentation (to uphold & clarify genuine internal narratives)
3) Financial plan (to connect to the universal rule of input generates output)
4) Legal & diplomatic expertise (to navigate through the minefield of global geopolitics and structures of justice)
Agenda:
#ConflictEconomy2PeaceEconomy #WorldClassGovernance
We have managed to peak at 5 full time paid employees at intervals since 2022 to date, on relatively meager resources. However, as we have designed a comprehensive structure of governance (using a bottom/viilage/hamlet up to centre/federation/confederation level) equipped to compete in providing goods and services to the world; we want to train 2,000 youth to administer this new government.
A world class government (from AJK to JKA) needs a world class university (Sharda) to prepare itself for the challenges of providing public service to the proportionately richest territory in the world, on account of its geographic location and critical life-giving resources within it.
Every 'Riyasati' must have a financial stake in order for our territory to prosper and protect itself. We can no longer rely on a few tribes or political parties to monopolise internal power dynamics and we cannot rely on a few countries or some ambiguous shape of 'international community' to monopolise external power dynamics. We must all take proportionate responsibility to chart our future and provide much needed relief to our geographic neighbourhood.
Structure:
Financial year (corresponds to calendar year viz. 1 January to 31 December)
Year 2025 - Price of share: £1,000 (UK Pounds sterling) currently equivalent to 3 lakh 88 thousand rupees of current currency used in AJK (0056hrs 05 July 2025)
Tier 1 - £1,000 (RS: 3, 88,000) x 1 citizen (the sum can be paid in installments upto the end of financial year 2025)
Each citizen can only buy 1 share in 1 single year for the next 10 years (when those who invest in 2025 reach maturity date on 31 December 2035)
Tier 2 - £100 (RS: 38,800) x 10 citizens who would have to share responsibility if they can't afford Tier 1 (these sums can also be paid in installments upto the end of financial year 2025)
Tier 3 - £10 (RS: 3,880) x 100 citizens who would have to share responsibility if they cannot afford Tier 1 or 2 (these sums can also be paid in installments upto the end of financial year 2025)
Tier 4 - £1 (RS: 388) x 1,000 citizens who would have to share responsibility if they can't afford Tier 1, 2 or 3 (these sums can also be paid in installments upto the end of financial year 2025)
Projection of return:
2025 - share price £1,000 pounds sterling (or equivalent) - Return: 100x in 2035 viz. £100,000
2026 - share price £1,000 pounds sterling (or.equivalent although it may marginally increase according to inflation)
Return: 90x in 2036 viz. £90,000
2027 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 80x In 2037 viz. £80,000
2028 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 70x In 2038 viz. £70,000
2029 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 60x In 2039 viz. £60,000
2030 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 50x In 2040 viz. £50,000
2031 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 40x In 2041 viz. £40,000
2032 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 30x In 2042 viz. £30,000
2033 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 20x In 2043 viz. £20,000
2034 - the same rules as described above.
Return: 10x In 2044 viz. £10,000
In 2035, the subsequent financial structure will inevitably change to a structure not too dissimilar to a Government Treasury Bond structure as prevalent throughout the world, although it would need further clarification in due course and as our economy evolves.
We should bear in mind that this is a unique structure only open to former State subjects (initially only those living in or originating from AJK). For comparison with the return on 10 year fixed government treasury bonds currently open to buyers globally, here are 3 examples (simplified for understanding):
USA: 1 US dollar will give you 1.5 dollars in 10 years time.
China: 1 Chinese RMB (CNY) will give you 1.9 RMB in 10 years time.
In our search for the highest return we came across....
Brazil: 1 Brazilian Real (BRL) or R$ will give you 2.5 BRL in 10 year's time.
Viz.
1 to 1.5 in 10 years for USA Government Bonds
1 to 1.9 in 10 years for Chinese Government Bonds
1 to 2.5 in 10 years for Brazilian Government Bonds
And....1 to 100 in 10 years for our #PeaceBondAJK2025
There are other unique features of our financial structure and it has taken 20 years (and still learning) of deep, indigenous, historical and otherwise hidden research material to devise this financial plan.
We will unravel these apparent mysteries as the information and knowledge becomes more widespread amongst our people and they begin to understand our stakes, compared to citizens of other countries throughout the world.
Minimum further essential reading:
1) #AJKAgenda2023
Link: http://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2023/07/daily-diary-dd-day-210-of-2023.html
2) The formation of a genuinely free government in the territory of AJK in 2025
Internal Political Process - AJK
Link:
http://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2025/03/daily-diary-dd-day-89-of-2025.html
For further Contact:
Tanveer Ahmed
Founder - JKA PUBLIC AGENCY
An independent action-oriented public policy researcher, working un-interrupted on the ground in AJK since April 2005.
Contact: 00 (92) (0) 343 0860 380
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E023205072025
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Friday, 4 July 2025
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 184 of 2025
0356hrs:
It is a 0300hrs start every morning that is most ideal. This is not an ideal world, it never was and never will be.
We are clear on our targets though.
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Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 183 of 2025
1304hrs:
Arrived back to base in Sehnsa last night. Today is going to be Day 1 of #AwaamiAdaalat in Kotli.
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 182 of 2025
1342hrs:
Driving southwards last night, we inadvertently decided to spend the night at Dhirkot.
We're currently dealing with a very sensitive issue concerning a threat given by local DSP (Deputy Superintendent) Shafiq Mughal, to the father of a prominent local activist Ghazi Khurram Abbasi of Munnasa.
Here's an Urdu note in reference to the threat:
The following is an English translation of an online note released by Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee:
Ghazi Khurram Abbasi - Core Member
Joint Awami Action Committee - Tehsil (Subdivision) Dheerkot
DSP (Deputy Superintendent) Threatens The Father of Ghazi Khurram Abbasi (viz.) Master Abdul Latif Sahaab
The DSP (Shafiq Mughal) conveyed a message in a threatening manner to Ghazi Khurram Abbasi's father, to order his son to renounce his affiliation with the Joint Awami Action Committee and (all) issues of public interest.
Otherwise he (Latif Sahaab's son) would face a fate similar to that of Zarnosh Naseem and his condition (that of Latif Sahaab) would become that of Zarnosh's father Naseem Sahaab.
....end of English translation.
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Monday, 30 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 181 of 2025
2133hrs:
Began my temporary retreat from Sharda, to concentrate on urgent administrative matters in my home district of Kotli.
Travelling southwards....
Sunday, 29 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 180 of 2025
1127hrs:
Have walked on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, for the first time in quite a while, after waking up in Khwaja Seri, about 5 kilometres short of Sharda.
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Saturday, 28 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 179 of 2025
0920hrs:
Up and ready to travel further north, to the abode of my dreams.
Friday, 27 June 2025
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 177 of 2025
2250hrs:
Have just reached Sudhangali, at over 7,000 feet above sea level.
A lot more mileage covered today, compared to yesterday and the day before.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 176 of 2025
1336hrs:
In Dadyaal, as I was yesterday morning. Conducting an errand for home in Sehnsa.
Have clocked 133 kilometres already since yesterday morning, travelling from Dadyaal to Kotli and back last night.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Monday, 23 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 174 of 2025
1906hrs:
I couldn't arrange a vehicle in time to get to Sharda and return to Kotli before tomorrow morning at 1100hrs.
I will now proceed tomorrow after the all-important public rally in the city in reference to #Release_Ayaz_Butt .
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Sunday, 22 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 173 of 2025
1255hrs:
Have almost recovered from my back pain and need to get to Sharda for an important piece of work before returning tomorrow evening to proceed with the practical formation of an 'Awaami Adaalat' in the district administrative & judicial complex in Kotli.
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Saturday, 21 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 172 of 2025
0510hrs:
A sleepless night, with a little rain but a lot of hours without electricity once again.
There is much to address and most of it is addressable, if only our own people can see beyond their individual self-interest.
Which is much easier said than done.
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Friday, 20 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 171 of 2025
2324hrs:
I returned home yesterday evening to make final preparations to evict the colonial administrative structure dominating our district (and indeed the whole territory of AJK).
We were deprived of electricity from about 2200hrs yesterday evening to about 1000hrs this morning. The sweltering heat enforced me to take a shower late at night, only to find myself unable to get up in the morning on account of a very painful back. I'm still trying to recover and thankfully the pain has receded considerably.
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Thursday, 19 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 170 of 2025
1535hrs:
A hot & humid day today in Kotli but one marches on regardless.
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Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 169 of 2025
0428hrs:
Being in one of those unenviable situations where you can neither sleep nor remain productively awake.
There is a lot to do today.
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Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 168 of 2025
2033hrs:
A day of reflection at home before the big battle ahead.
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Monday, 16 June 2025
Sunday, 15 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 166 of 2025
0449hrs:
Today could prove to be the beginning of yet another era in the history of mankind.
It is possible that by as early as next week, we could obtain confirmation as to whether this new era has indeed begun. Or whether it was another false alarm.
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Judging by what emerged over the course of today, my thoughts earlier this morning have a true ring to them.
We learned of the arrest and subsequent detention of Ayaz Siddique Butt at c. 1300hrs today (1pm). Thus was born the hashtag #Release_Ayaz_Butt .
Here's the short interview we took of Ayaz Butt while meeting him in a room used as accommodation quarters by police employees:
He had not been given any written evidence of the charges against him, even though he had been informed by police sources of his impending arrest more than a week ago and even when he insisted to see such while waiting at the police station.
Thus, there was no written evidence of his arrest and in public interest it was crucial that we obtain Ayaz Butt's statement on video, before any opportunity to divert attention away from the actual (yet always deliberately concealed) complainant viz. the Pakistani Army, could be taken.
As such cases have proliferated in AJK over the past few years in particular, especially in the wake of #RightsMovementAJK there is a very familiar pattern to such arrests and subsequent torture, including detention. A list of such co-citizens targeted by the Pakistani Army - through their clandestine agencies - is almost becoming voluminous:
The following list is not exhaustive but certainly a rising trend whereby the AJK police force is 'forced' to arrest their co-citizens on behalf of protecting 'public opinion as unreservedly in favour of the Pakistani State', to give the impression that when the Pakistani State rhetorically and intermittently reminds the world that it supports the right to self determination of the people of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, it isn't at all hypocritical.
You cannot force a people in any given territory to like you, especially when you exploit their religious emotions in order to ruthlessly exploit their resources and give heavenly meaning to your corrupt existence.
1) Lala Sarfaraz in 2023 (deceased in 2024)
n.b. This writer walked barefoot from Dadyaal to Rajhdhani in the scorching summer heat of 2023, in order to secure Lala Sarfaraz's release after he had strongly urged the Pakistani Army to militarily withdraw from Jammu & Kashmir as per UNCIP resolutions via Facebook posts.
2)
Saturday, 14 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 165 of 2025
1832hrs:
Have finally managed to oust myself from the relative comfort of home in hamlet Kokoi, village Gurutta, tehsil Sehnsa and am enroute to the district capital of Kotli.
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Friday, 13 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 164 of 2025
2146hrs:
It was a night full of angst, feeling the heat of a burning forest nearby and not being able to prevent myself from cursing all those responsible.
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Thursday, 12 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 163 of 2025
1354hrs:
Here's the text of the tweet elaborating on this poster:
Another blistering day. Today is definitely my last day at home before I venture back out to Sharda for a few days.
We still have our eyes on completing the last 2 remaining subdivisions (tehsils) of 35 in total viz. Hattian & Leepa.
We are giving a few more days to our Jhelum Valley district administration to sort themselves out, else we mobilise a large number of our public to bring their inhumane activities to the fore.
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The following is the direction that the Pakistani State is dragging the people of AJK towards:
🧵 Thread: Justice for Zarnosh & Jabran – Victims of Extrajudicial Killings In Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
1/
Two brothers.
Two funerals.
No trial.
No FIR.
Zarnosh Naseem & Jabran were killed without due process, labeled “terrorists” without proof, and denied basic legal rights.
This is a fight for truth and accountability.
#JusticeForZarnosh #JusticeForJabran
2/
Zarnosh was in police custody for 13 days.
Then released.
Weeks later, falsely linked to a murder he didn’t commit — on a day he was at a family wedding (with proof).
When he refused to do their dirty work, they hunted him.
Then killed him.
3/
His wife, Umme Ahmed, breaks her silence:
“He wasn’t a terrorist.
He was running for his life from the real criminals in uniform.
Even animals weren’t harmed by him — yet he was branded a terrorist.”
4/
Jabran – another innocent man – was also killed.
No investigation.
No accountability.
No explanation.
Just silence.
5/
The state arrested elderly women, tortured his aunt, and terrorized the family.
Yet, for 8 months, with all their force, they couldn’t catch him — because he didn’t commit any crime.
6/
This isn’t just about Zarnosh & Jabran.
It’s about the right to due process, the abuse of power, and fabricated labels used to silence dissent.
What happened to them can happen to anyone.
7/
📢 We demand:
•Judicial inquiry into the killings
•FIR for Jabran’s murder
•Transparent investigation
•End to false “terrorism” labels
🗓️ On June 12, Zarnosh’s family will gather at Bagh DC Office.
Join them. Raise your voice. Stand for justice.
8/
History will ask:
Where were you when they were killing sons without trials?
If we stay silent now, we fail them — and ourselves.
✊🏽 Speak up.
Retweet.
Show up.
#StopExtrajudicialKillings @UNHumanRights @UN @hrw @amnesty @BBCWorld @cnni #RulingEliteAJK
#JusticeForZarnosh
#JusticeForJabran
#HumanRights #POJK
#PakistanOccupiedKashmir
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The above referenced tweet can be accessed here .
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Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 162 of 2025
1956hrs:
Getting ready to return to the road after a week's break at home.
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Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 161 of 2025
2348hrs:
Leaving it dangerously late again. Recovering though and a re-alignment of priorities is in order.
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Monday, 9 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 160 of 2025
2319hrs:
An ear-ache has been affecting my ability to function over the past couple of days. The pain is receding though.
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Sunday, 8 June 2025
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 158 of 2025
1205hrs:
The sacrifice has gone well. Now we are just trying to ensure that it reaches those who deserve it most.
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Friday, 6 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 157 of 2025
2318hrs:
Another day of relaxing at home, after reaching here yesterday morning just before 0900hrs.
Looking forward to sacrificing a bull tomorrow, for the first time ever.
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Thursday, 5 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 156 of 2025
0455hrs:
Weblogging today's entry in Hajeera, as I continue to make my way home - station to station - from Muzaffarabad, since yesterday evening at 2030hrs.
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Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 155 of 2025
0946hrs:
Waking up in Thota near Garhi Dupatta, as we continue discussions with the public on how to penetrate the defences against peace laid out by external forces in this territory.
We will be trying to meet the Deputy Commissioner of district Jhelum Valley today, to either assist us in overcoming these egotistical hurdles or to witness an escalation, initially through 500 members of the public assisting us in overcoming the Chattian checkpost after Eid.
If the above peaceful assertion doesn't work then we will escalate this matter through diplomatic forums, as we have been compelled to do on previous occasions. In short, there is always a solution available in favour of the public.
These external forces seem to be forever keen on humiliating themselves.
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Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 154 of 2025
1211hrs:
Onwards and hopefully upwards beyond Chattian police checkpost today.
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Monday, 2 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 153 of 2025
1012hrs:
We are still in Muzaffarabad but trying to proceed back to our remaining walking targets of Hattian, Chakothi and Leepa.
Let's see what emerges.
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Sunday, 1 June 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 152 of 2025
2325hrs:
Leaving it late for a number of implausible reasons.
We are still working away in Muzaffarabad.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 151 of 2025
0959hrs:
Waking up in Muzaffarabad on a Saturday morning once again, just like last Saturday morning, under quite similar circumstances.
The remote controlled security apparatus in AJK is now becoming farcical.
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Friday, 30 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 150 of 2025
1325hrs:
Alert!
We have been prevented from proceeding beyond Chattian police checkpost just a while ago (viz. since 1230hrs).
This checkpost is about 9 km before Hattian bazaar, where we stayed a couple of nights ago.
We - the public of AJK - have to resolve this ambiguous 'security' framework in our territory once and for all, in order to establish an enduring peace in Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas).
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It is now 1800hrs and we have effectively been in sit-in protest mode for the past 5 and a half hours.
Crucial points to note in reference to the urgent need to withdraw the Pakistani State's presence in AJK:
1) The Pakistani State (through
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 149 of 2025
1420hrs:
After completing our visit of Chikaar yesterday, we are completing our journey from Subri/Tandaali to Hattian today.
Hence, we are on the verge of completing our #EducationalWalk in 34 of 35 tehsils throughout AJK.
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Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 148 of 2025
2337hrs:
Almost leaving it too late today. The fact that we had zero internet this morning is a factor but never a plausible excuse.
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Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 147 of 2025
1130hrs:
Woke up in Tandaali this morning, a few kilometres off and above the main Jhelum Valley Road.
We completed the document handover to:
1) President Anees Gilani - District Lawyer's Bar Association - Muzaffarabad
2) President - Central Press Club - Muzaffarabad
The above 2 copies were handed over yesterday while the remaining 2 copies were handed over this morning to:
3) The Prime Minister of AJK - via reception at PM Secretariat - Muzaffarabad
4) Divisional Commissioner - via his personal assistant Arsalaan - Muzaffarabad
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Here's the text of the legal guidance note drafted by Dr Nazir Gilani on the day before yesterday:
Dual Responsibility of Kashmiri Civil Servants/Employees
Duty to Kashmiri people’s right of self-determination under the UN framework
A formal guidance note / internal memorandum template for Kashmiri civil servants employed in the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir or the Government of Pakistan.
It is structured to offer principled and lawful navigation of the dual responsibility to state employment and the Kashmiri people’s right of self-determination under the UN framework.
Internal Memorandum / Guidance Note
Subject: Navigating Professional Obligations and the Duty to Uphold the Right of Self-Determination of the People of Jammu and Kashmir
To: All Kashmiri Officers and Civil Servants
From: [JKCHR Legal Department]
Date: 25 May 2025
Reference: UN Charter, UNCIP Resolutions, AJK Interim Constitution 1974, International Human Rights Obligations
Purpose of this Guidance Note
This memorandum aims to provide guidance to Kashmiri civil servants employed in the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) or under the administrative framework of the Government of Pakistan on how to lawfully and ethically navigate situations where official instructions or administrative practices appear to conflict with their moral and constitutional responsibility to uphold the right of self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir as recognized by the United Nations.
Context and Legal Background
Right of Self-Determination:
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are internationally recognized as holders of the right to self-determination under relevant UN Security Council Resolutions (e.g., 47 (1948), 91 (1951)) and Article 1(2) of the UN Charter.
Trustee Framework of AJK:
Azad Jammu and Kashmir is not a constitutional province of Pakistan but functions under an interim administrative arrangement derived from the UNCIP Resolutions. All officers serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir in a trustee capacity, not as permanent agents of Pakistani sovereignty.
Employee Responsibilities:
While civil servants are expected to adhere to rules of service and perform their duties efficiently, they remain morally and legally accountable to a higher constitutional and international framework regarding the final disposition of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Guiding Principles for Civil Servants
1. Lawful Compliance with Conscience
Civil servants are advised to comply with lawful orders, provided such orders do not violate the dignity, rights, or freedoms of the people or contribute to the suppression of the UN-mandated right of self-determination.
In cases of conflict, officers should seek written clarification or register a note of concern or reservation, maintaining their professional integrity while documenting dissent.
2. Protected Speech and Conduct
Supporting non-violent advocacy, public education, or legal discourse on the Kashmir issue consistent with UN Resolutions is not prohibited, unless it involves incitement, disobedience of service rules, or unlawful assembly.
Officers are encouraged to participate in or contribute to policy development and scholarship that supports international law compliance.
3. Avoiding Complicity in Oppression
Officers should exercise lawful discretion when asked to implement measures that:
Suppress peaceful protest.
Inhibit access to international legal frameworks.
Enforce narratives or practices that negate the disputed status of the territory.
Any such instructions should be carefully documented, and where possible, recusal or internal reporting procedures should be invoked.
4. Professionalism within Constitutional Boundaries
Article 31(3)(a) of the AJK Interim Constitution 1974 restricts legislation inconsistent with the declared accession to Pakistan. However, it does not criminalize support for UN-supervised final settlement or non-legislative expression aligned with the original intent of the standstill arrangement under UNCIP.
Procedural Safeguards
Civil servants facing difficult situations are advised to:
Maintain written records of orders or instructions that may be in conflict with international law.
Use internal reporting mechanisms to flag potential legal or ethical concerns.
Seek advice from legal officers or constitutional experts familiar with the Kashmir dispute.
Cooperate with national and international inquiries or fact-finding missions in good faith, as permissible under service rules.
Conclusion
Kashmiri civil servants are stewards of an unfinished international process. In serving their administrative roles, they must remain conscious of their fiduciary responsibility to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to the international legal framework governing the region.
This guidance is intended to offer support in balancing institutional responsibility with principled service to a people and cause that remain subjects of international concern and protection.
For further clarification or legal consultation, please contact:
[JKCHR Legal Division] – admin@jkchr.org
Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani
President, Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights (JKCHR)
In Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.
25 May 2025
Tel: +44 203 371 1202
Fax: +44 208 432 9503
Email: dr-nazirgilani@jkchr.com
@2025 Dr. Syed Nazir Gillani. All Rights Reserved.
Link to Dr Nazir Gilani's weblog
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Here is a copy of the letter as an image:
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Monday, 26 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 146 of 2025
1542hrs:
Today us our 3rd day of waking up in the capital of AJK, Muzaffarabad. We intend to push on with the remainder of our AJK wide #EducationalWalk to #Sharda today.
Here's a link to a guidance note written by Dr Nazir Gilani for civil servants/employees of the AJK (and effectively GB) governments respectively:
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This note by Dr Nazir Gilani (Head of Jammu Kashmir Council on Human Rights JKCHR and eminent legal expert on the UN framework in relation to Jammu & Kashmir) is a clear and concise compass within the framework of binding international law - for Government employees of the territories of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to follow - in light of the increasing awareness and ability of the public, to peacefully protest and creatively agitate for their basic fundamental rights.
Primarily but not limited to:
Freedom of
1) Expression
2) Movement
3) Association
4) Assembly
and
5) Recourse to law including international law, where the former is inadequate.
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY will be handing over a copy of this note today (Monday 26 May 2025) to:
1) Divisional Commissioner - Muzaffarabad
(AJK Administration)
2) President of District Lawyer's Bar Association - Muzaffarabad
(AJK Judiciary)
3) President of Central Press Club - Muzaffarabad
(Public at large)
4) Prime Minister's Secretariat - Muzaffarabad
(Legislature & Executive)
Having almost completed our #EducationalWalk from the southern tip of AJK to the centre of its northernmost subdivision (tehsil) #Sharda , we were on our final leg of this #Conflict2Peace #WhiteFlag strategy when we were prevented from reaching our 33rd (of 35 tehsils) viz. Chikaar on Friday 23/05/2025, whereby the police cited 'security concerns' and brought us to Muzaffarabad.
In light of the AJK administration's inability to clarify these security concerns verbally or in written form, we have used the concept of the academically acclaimed 'Ownership Building Measures' to address these lacunae, in public interest.
Just as a peace strategy has to be framed by the affectees of conflict, self-determination is also to be exercised by the people who have systematically been denied that right.
We will be delivering a video broadcast in Urdu shortly to cover the main themes of this public interest exercise, ensuring that our public at large is able to monitor and remain abreast of developments in these 2 territories of the State of Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas).
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E130426052025
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Sunday, 25 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 145 of 2025
1545hrs:
Catching up on sleep today after remaining engaged with an AJK wide public that converged on Muzaffarabad at 2030hrs yesterday evening. The martyr's conference didn't end before 0500hrs this morning.
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The following is an English translation of the Urdu text released by Joint Awami Action Committee earlier this morning:
Declaration from the “Martyrs of Jammu & Kashmir & Public Rights Conference”
Date: May 24, 2025 | Venue: Muzaffarabad
Issued by: Jammu & Kashmir Joint Public Action Committee
Public Statement
The overwhelming public presence at Muzaffarabad is a clear and irrefutable expression of growing public discontent and erosion of confidence in the current ruling establishment. The following resolutions and demands are formally adopted and issued in pursuit of democratic rights, constitutional accountability, and social justice in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and the broader Jammu & Kashmir region.
Charter of Resolutions and Demands
1. Homage to the Martyrs
We solemnly honor the sacrifices of the martyrs of Kashmir and of the public rights movement. Their struggle for justice, dignity, and sovereignty shall continue until its objectives are fully realized.
2. Endorsement of Non-Violent Resistance
We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peaceful democratic struggle. Our two-year-long campaign of non-violent civil resistance stands as proof of our belief in transformative political change through peaceful means.
3. Condemnation of Civilian Losses
We express deep sorrow and condemnation over the loss of civilian lives and the destruction of property as a result of cross-border hostilities between Pakistan and India. The human cost borne by innocent civilians on both sides of the Line of Control is unacceptable and must cease immediately.
4. Demand for a Just and Peaceful Resolution of the Kashmir Dispute
We declare that sustainable peace in South Asia is not possible without a just and democratic resolution of the Kashmir conflict, grounded in the will and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
International Appeal: We call upon the United Nations and the global community to immediately implement the long-denied Right to Self-Determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as guaranteed under international law.
Warning: Any attempt to impose a unilateral decision or provoke armed confrontation in Kashmir shall be met with peaceful mass resistance, including symbolic defiance through crossings of the ceasefire line.
5. Warning Against Nuclear Escalation
We warn that an armed conflict between two nuclear states—India and Pakistan—could escalate into a catastrophic nuclear exchange, potentially resulting in the deaths of over two billion people.
Appeal to Global Citizens: Raise your voice for peace, justice, and the self-determination of the Kashmiri people to avert such a disaster.
6. Immediate Release of Gilgit-Baltistan Leaders
We condemn the unlawful arrests of leaders from the Gilgit-Baltistan Action Committee and demand their immediate and unconditional release.
7. Final Ultimatum to the Government
The government is hereby given until June 8, 2025, to fully implement the previously agreed Charter of Demands. Failure to do so will compel us to announce the next phase of public action from the Mirpur Division.
Warning: Should the state push us into action once again, it alone will be responsible for the consequences.
8. Rejection of Elite Privileges and Entitlements
We denounce the recent expansion of privileges, perks, and entitlements granted to political elites and high-ranking officials. These are a direct affront to the struggling masses and must be repealed immediately.
9. Release of Political Prisoners
We demand the immediate release of Yasin Malik and all other Kashmiri political prisoners and freedom fighters currently held in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
10. End to Enforced Disappearances
We demand an end to the illegal practice of enforced disappearances. All individuals taken into custody must be handed over to the relevant legal authorities in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and brought before a court of law.
11. Enforcement of Merit-Based Recruitment
All appointments made on the basis of nepotism, political favoritism, or personal affiliations must be annulled. Only individuals selected through transparent, merit-based processes should be employed in public services.
12. Termination of Reserved Political Representation and External Resource Allocation
We demand the immediate abolition of the 12 seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that are reserved for individuals classified as "Refugees Settled in Pakistan."
These seats undermine the sovereignty of local representation and skew the democratic mandate of AJK.
We further demand the termination of all employment quotas and state benefits allocated to such individuals in the AJK public sector.
All development funds purportedly allocated for this category and spent outside the territorial limits of Azad Jammu & Kashmir must be ceased and reallocated for the benefit of the region’s residents.
13. End to Unannounced Load-Shedding
The practice of prolonged and arbitrary power outages must end immediately. Azad Jammu & Kashmir must be declared a load-shedding-free zone as a matter of public right and policy.
14. Expansion of the Charter of Demands
In light of continued government inaction, our movement now adopts an expanded 16-Point Charter of Demands, including but not limited to:
Free and accessible healthcare
Equal and inclusive education for all
Establishment of an international airport in AJK
Guaranteed access to safe drinking water and irrigation resources
Elimination of systemic corruption, bribery, and nepotism
Final Deadline: June 8, 2025, for full compliance with all prior demands.
Note: This declaration marks the beginning of a new, intensified phase of the public struggle.
(Translated by Shams Rehman)
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Saturday, 24 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 144 of 2025
1108hrs:
A whirlwind 24 hours have passed, beginning with our walk from Sudhangali yesterday afternoon to the outskirts of Chikaar by evening.
Chikaar police were ordered to prevent me from proceeding to Hattian and Leepa, even though I intended to spend the night in Chikaar before travelling to Muzaffarabad today, to take part in the AJK wide convergence of the public towards the capital city, to commemorate our 3 martyrs who were killed by Pakistani rangers on the 13th of May last year.
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Friday, 23 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 143 of 2025
0949hrs:
Waking up in Sudhangali. With intense greenery and crisp air to remind us that we live in the most precious territory in the world.
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Thursday, 22 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 142 of 2025
2338hrs:
Waking up in Bagh. An industrious city if any city in AJK can be described as such.
I forgot to log this entry in the morning and it took much ingenuity to fulfill this chore close to the stroke of midnight.
Net connectivity was totally absent at the residence where we stayed in Sudhan Gali. Thus, we had to search for it in the woods of the region.
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 141 of 2025
1237hrs:
Waking up in Rawalakot city today. We have completed our interim objectives for the tehsil, in the context of our working group to academically tackle the procedure for installing a genuinely people inspired government in AJK.
It is crucial that we take everybody on board in this process and ensure they are all part of the decision making process.
It is of course a very painstaking exercise but the potential fruits for the whole territory are worth the pain.
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Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 140 of 2025
0907hrs:
It is a pity that lessons are not learned on the history of #FreedomOfExpression in #Dadyaal .
Israr Ahmad has been a practitioner of a #Conflict2Peace strategy in #AJK for the past few years. On Monday evening (yesterday) at about 1830hrs, he was picked up by the local police but the growing crowd of #PublicOpinion camped at the local police station says that the police do not have Israr Ahmed in their custody.
The public marshalled by Nazam Kashmiri are demanding the handover of Israr Ahmed else they remain camped at the police station indefinitely.
#RightsMovementAJK
#UKParliament
#MonitoringClandestineAgencies
#PublicPolicyJKA
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #EA0913122820052025
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The public of Dadyaal have resorted to closing the Plaak road leading into the city.
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Monday, 19 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 139 of 2025
2328hrs:
Even at this mature stage of daily blogging, I'm leaving it late.
Yes, like the day I missed earlier this month, I did try and make an entry much earlier today but the net facility I had wasn't up to it.
Waking up in Matiyal Mehra today:
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Sunday, 18 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 138 of 2025
0941hrs:
Waking up in Birpani today, with 32 of 35 tehsils now completed on this #EducationalWalk . Now we just have the district of Jhelum Valley to conquer.
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Saturday, 17 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 137 of 2025
0938hrs:
Waking up in Rehara, Bagh. Having now completed 31 of 35 tehsils throughout AJK.
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Friday, 16 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 136 of 2025
1138hrs:
Waking up in Bagh today, to pursue 2 of 5 tehsils (subdivisions) remaining of our #EducationalWalk from Sehnsa to Sharda.
We proceed to Rehara from Bagh today and tomorrow we will proceed to Birpani.
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Thursday, 15 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 135 of 2025
1218hrs:
Waking up in Dathote, on the outskirts of Rawalakot. The higher altitude and relatively cleaner air was needed to scrutinise afresh the ultimate target of implementing a functional people's government in the territory of AJK.
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Remembering the late Barrister Hamid Bashani in Rawalakot today:
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The #Pakistani State used force to prevent a peaceful transfer of documentation to #UNMOGIP in #Kotli today.
#JKLF
#StopTheWar
When the #Fire of #GlobalPublicPolicy meets the #Water of #PublicPolicyJKA it has to melt away.
#Pakistan 's use of the #UnitedNations to cover its manipulation of #PublicOpinion in #AJK has come to an end today.
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E003516052025
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 134 of 2025
1657hrs:
#City
#Rawalakot
I have noticed an extremely shameful, 2-faced, unconstitutional and inflammatory propaganda campaign directed & choreographed by #Pakistan 's #PublicOpinion Management Centre in #Kotli #AJK against the strongest #JKLF faction in the district.
It is further proof - if any was needed - that the #Pakistani State is not interested in #ConflictResolution .
This South Western neighbour of ours exploits the sentence #LetKashmirDecide in order to muffle the genuine expressions of our people.
It quotes #UnitedNations resolutions when it thinks it opportune but has a record of not responding to letters written to them by the human rights organ of the #UN in Geneva (nor does #India for those who question our impartiality).
It has prevented a lecture by Dr Nazir Gilani - the world's foremost expert on the #UNTemplate on #Kashmir - in #Kotli District Bar Association, since December 2024.
It is trying to use low level local political proxies in Kotli city to prevent a peaceful #StopTheWar march towards the #UNMOGIP office - embedded within a military barrack in the city - by a significant political party with branches throughout the divided State of #Jammu #Kashmir & #Allied (areas).
It puts illegal conditions on political expression in #AJK & #GilgitBaltistan and since 1947 has been using every trick in the book to impose its nationality, its political parties and its hatefully deceptive narrative on our people.
Just in the past couple of months, it has detained by proxy at least 3 seasoned nationalist political workers, for raising justified concerns about Pakistan's military role here viz.
#MujtabaBandey of #JKNSF & #JKNAP
#RajaMujtaba of #JKLF
#SadaqatMughalKashmiri of #JKLFN
The above is not even the 'tip of the iceberg' in relation to its unauthorised presence here. Perhaps worst of all, it tries to cover all its chicanery by using the sacred religion of #Islam to present itself as blasphemously synonymous with the tenets of Islam, giving naive and emotional #Muslims a sense that supporting Pakistani State actions (without question) is equal to following Allah's will.
Make no mistake, we the people of AJK and #Gilgit #Baltistan are dealing with a very dangerous adversary, that has - over the decades - concocted a lethal brew of fake #MuslimBrotherhood , combined with milking the super power anxieties of #China & #USA .
That is not all.
It also has a very intriguing relationship with #India which involves both love & hate with an 80/20 ratio respectively, specifically in relation to the territory of #JKA .
Both countries are irresponsibly inviting more global interference in our territory - with their violent actions - at the cost of our people's innocent lives.
We are the #PublicReference or the #PeoplesReference . Our #GeoPolitical #Neutrality is the only means of averting the most vicious water wars humanity has ever witnessed.
We want the world to come to terms with our existence in the most precious territory in the world and our efforts to develop #WaterManagement solutions, for what is effectively half the world's population, geographically situated above the most densely populated region in the world.
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E165514052025
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 133 of 2025
0816hrs:
Waking up in Rawalakot after my first proper night's sleep since my land was engulfed in another needless war on the 7th of May.
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Monday, 12 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 132 of 2025
0628hrs:
After 11 days in Sharda followed by 13 days at home, I'm now ready to rock towards Rawalakot, Bagh & ultimately back to Sharda.
Remember that I have 5 of 35 tehsils (subdivisions) yet to walk through, to complete my cross country or rather cross territory tour of AJK.
My heart, soul & even mind are in Sharda; where I should be permanently settled and working on reviving the globally pre-eminent centre of learning & wisdom.
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Conference Declaration at Green Valley Hotel Rawalakot - Poonch
12 May 2025
1) We condemn India's extremist and violent governing clique, who have taken steps to impose a war like atmosphere between them & Pakistan, putting the existence of humanity in clear danger.
Their expansionist designs have targeted peace loving Kashmiris on both sides, as a consequence of mutual shelling by both countries with heavy weapons/munitions.
Both countries - India & Pakistan - are using our territory as a weapons testing laboratory, which has resulted in fatal casualties of Kashmiris on a significant scale, destruction of livestock & property, with the number of injured taking their toll too.
In today's conference we have vociferously condemned this enforced cruelty on innocent and un-armed Kashmiris. We also make clear that the public of Jammu Kashmir have no connection to this proxy war.
Relatively more powerful countries with their intricately designed expansionist policies should not make fuel or fodder out of innocent Kashmiris. They should stop forthwith.
2) A just and peaceful solution to Jammu Kashmir is indispensable, without which peace in the region will remain elusive.
We should understand that the issue of Jammu Kashmir is not a terrorial dispute between India & Pakistan but in fact an enduring dilemma of over 20 million citizen's right to self determination, indeed a quest for freedom no less.
Any imposed policy on the State's people, will amplify this crisis.
We reject all such dialogue or discussions where the State's occupiers determine the State's future.
We suggest, that a sustainable solution for the people of Kashmir would have to comply with the UN Charter - whereby a referendum conditioned by the withdrawal of occupying forces - would provide a free & enabling environment for such a just solution.
3) On both sides of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, the occupiers have - in collusion it seems given the parallels in place - deprived the local citizens of the following basic rights:
Freedom of
a) Expression
b) Movement
c) Assembly
d) Association
e) Recourse to legal remedies (local and international where appropriate)
In these conditions, both India & Pakistan in their respectively occupied parts, bring all their claims to the territory into immediate question and thereby lose any possible legitimacy for their presence.
4) On the occasion of the 33rd death anniversary of our 'Father of Independence' Sardar Rashid Hasrat, we salute with reverence and pay homage to his imperishable struggle.
We also affirm to continue our struggle to restore the integrity of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, pursuing its national freedom and a prosperous society.
Organised by JKLF (R)
Participants:
Sardar Rauf Kashmiri
Chairman JKLF (R)
Azeem Dutt Advocate
Former President JK Plebiscite Front
Sajaad Afzal
President Sarorajiya Party
Tanver Ahmed
Founder JKA PUBLIC AGENCY
Azhar Ahmad Kashar
Convenor JK National Awami Party
Nasir Sarwar
Zonal President JKLF (R)
Sardar Qadeer
Chief Organiser JKLF (T)
Toseef Khaliq
Former President JKNSF
The conference also included other political activists from Rawalakot and surrounding areas
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English translation of Urdu declaration, provided by JKA PUBLIC AGENCY
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The document above was sent to senior regional correspondents for:
1) BBC
2) Reuters
3) Agence France-Presse (AFP)
4) Voice of America (VOA)
5) Al Jazeera
6) Deutsche Welle (DW)
7) Dawn (Pakistan)
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Sunday, 11 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 131 of 2025
1352hrs:
Despite a ceasefire widely announced late yesterday afternoon, the 'war' between India and Pakistan has continued throughout the night of the 11th of May, taking this latest 'conflict' into its 5th day.
It was yesterday (on the morning of the 10th of May) that a foresighted co-citizen of ours put forward the following message, before international intervention took place:
English translation of Urdu statement above:
Very soon, large powers will intervene and an agreement to permanently divide Jammu Kashmir is likely.
The people of Jammu Kashmir should be prepared to come out in their hundreds of thousands against this division, otherwise (our) story ends.
End of translation....
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Saturday, 10 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 130 of 2025
0526hrs:
I should've got a good night's sleep, to obtain as fresh a start as possible to restart the rest of my #EducationalWalk , which is premised on a peace strategy.
However, the Indo-Pak war has escalated over the past few hours to extreme proportions.
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Friday, 9 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 129 of 2025
1410hrs:
Last night was similar to the night of the 7th, only more intense and the level of casualties is also rising. The anxiety amongst our people is worsening.
I haven't been walking throughout AJK with a white flag since last July - talking peace - without reason.
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Thursday, 8 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 128 of 2025
1143hrs:
Another night of vigil. Thankfully, it was relatively uneventful compared to the previous night.
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Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 127 of 2025
1148hrs:
It was a busy and anxious night in AJK, 'targeted' Indian air strikes have killed a number of our civilians. We are trying to count and confirm the number of casualties.
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Obviously a video in Urdu and accompanying text in English was due by this evening. I don't think we can be any more categoric than as follows:
Message for #Pakistan :
We want the #PakistaniArmy to begin withdrawing its troops from #AJK as soon as possible and repatriate our citizens who work in their army.
We have had enough of this poisonous #2NationTheory farce - conjured up by some clever #British colonial mind to orchestrate perpetual #DivideAndRule - knowing intimately that many emotional #Muslims will be forever fooled by its deceitful allure but which has absolutely no basis in the global ethos of #Islam . Such theories have promoted much ignorance in the Muslim World as well as amongst their diaspora living in the world of the #InternationalCommunity .
Message for #India :
Your presence in #Jammu #Kashmir & #Allied (areas) is conditioned by the local people's reference and no amount of stick (military repression & indefinite incarceration) or carrot (sending plane loads of money to distribute to the #KashmirValley or free government jobs) can ever enable you to bypass that.
You have - in back door engagement with Pakistan and the 'international Community' - conveniently shielded yourself from a legal contest on a neutral forum with the aspiring citizens of this territory. Neither you nor Pakistan or the 'International Community' can deliver peace to this region. The local people can and it is their prerogative, not yours.
Message for the #People of #JKA :
We need to take responsibility to convert our #water resources from banes to blessings. That won't be possible without geopolitical neutrality.
All sensible and intelligent communities in the world choreograph their own #PublicPolicy to maintain the life, wealth and honour of their co-citizens. This is even more existential for us as we inhabit and have inherited the most precious territory in the world. We simply cannot afford to side with any power - big or small - regional or global - Muslim or Non-Muslim - East or West.
India and Pakistan need world class #WaterManagement to ease the legitimate concerns of their people but they have been pre-occupied with foisting their own respective 'nationalist narratives' down our throats - with the barrel of a gun or with sweet rhymes - that have equally proved lethal beyond correction.
They've proved irresponsible and are locked in a #ConflictEconomy with the 'International Community'. We can deliver sustainable peace to this region and unlock its economic potential amongst other tangible benefits, if we can fulfill the technical requirements for ensuring our water reaches every citizen of theirs, in the right quantity and at the right time.
Further reading:
#AJKAgenda2023
https://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2023/07/daily-diary-dd-day-210-of-2023.html?m=1
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E221707052025
The Urdu video explanation of the above English note can be accessed here .
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 126 of 2025
0834hrs:
This is more like the time that our daily notes should be published, albeit still just over 3 and a half hours later than the optimum time.
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Monday, 5 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 125 of 2025
1354hrs:
One carries on, knowing that a bit more sharpness can provide dividends galore.
Whilst a lapse at any stage can wreck 20 years of consistent effort.
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Sunday, 4 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 124 of 2025
1114hrs:
If I had developed and maintained the habit of posting first thing every morning, I would most likely have maintained a 100% record of daily blogging this calendar year.
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Saturday, 3 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 123 of 2025
0024hrs:
What I dreaded for 2025 has happened! I missed out on posting a daily entry for the 2nd of May this year, corressponding to Day 122 of 2025!
Yes, human beings are fallible, forgetful in this context. The mistake of not posting first thing in the day has proved costly.
Damn!
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Thursday, 1 May 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 121 of 2025
1534hrs:
Rain is looming after undergoing a much warmer climate in Sehnsa compared to Sharda.
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Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 119 of 2025
1944hrs:
It isn't easy leaving home.
It took me almost 13 hours to reach my home in Sehnsa from Sharda. I left the latter at 1715hrs yesterday and reached home at c. 0600hrs this morning.
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Monday, 28 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 118 of 2025
1106hrs:
Pleasantly, another delegation arrived from district Bagh last night, specifically from Sudhangali.
Visiting the local courts, Mudhamati stream, the Chinar tree, the local police station and Sharda Perth are common places to show all my guests.
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Sunday, 27 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 117 of 2025
0820hrs:
Woke at 0630hrs despite finding it difficult to sleep since going to bed at 0100hrs. I got up at 0655hrs to see off my guests from Bagh.
It seems that Bagh is the leading district in Bagh to recognise the power of Sharda. We hope that all our other districts will follow their lead.
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Saturday, 26 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 116 of 2025
1013hrs:
It is not as bright as yesterday, rain remains intermittent today. I did get to sleep by 2100hrs last night but couldn't get up before 0900hrs.
Still much work to do to stabilise the 8pm (2000hrs) to 3am (0300hrs) optimum routine.
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Friday, 25 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 115 of 2025
0459hrs:
I have now almost successfully converted my daily routine to the optimum healthy timing possible for humankind viz. sleeping between 8pm (2000hrs) and 3am (0300hrs).
This will help me improve my efficiency by over 20% and thus directly benefit public interest in AJK.
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Thursday, 24 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 114 of 2025
1056hrs:
Moving around the vicinity of Sharda in search of flowers to lay at Sharda Peeth.
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Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 113 of 2025
2045hrs:
Lack of electricity and internet facilities are rife in Sharda, let alone all the other hindrances that the occupying forces have enforced on the local population here.
It is also obvious that these occupying forces cannot stand my presence here even for a moment.
The battle commenced on the 18th of April. It will end when there is a solid sustainable peace enforced by the people of this territory.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 112 of 2025
2135hrs:
It's hard to fight where everything is even more limited than in Mirpur division but what is a fight if it is not hard?
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Monday, 21 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 111 of 2025
0937hrs:
My first normal day in Sharda. We are effectively dealing with a system that may as well be 10,000 years old. Bringing it up to date in 2025 is a huge challenge, which we have no option but to surmount.
Let's see how this challenge unfolds, day by day.
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Sunday, 20 April 2025
Saturday, 19 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 109 of 2025
1559hrs:
Completing our #EducationalWalk from #Sehnsa2Sharda which fell short by c. 15 kilometres yesterday, though we did drive to that chinar tree in Sharda to make our public address, in commemoration of our 20th anniversary of returning to our motherland.
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Friday, 18 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 108 of 2025
0948hrs:
Writing from Keran while taking refuge from the rain.
Still hoping to reach Sharda on my 20th anniversary of returning to my motherland by 1800hrs.....
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I did reach the chinar tree in Sharda before the sun went down.
Though I still have approximately 15 kilometres to cover on foot, from the Basic Health Centre (BHU) in Chaangan to that chinar tree in Sharda.
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 107 of 2025
1315hrs:
Writing this note from Baarian, just 84 km short of a 1,500 km journey from Chamb to Sharda, spanning almost 5 years (with a lot breaks in between).
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Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 106 of 2025
0905hrs:
We spent the night in the heights of Danni Mai Sahiba, overlooking much of the region's hamlets.
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We will try and do a distance today that we've never tried before viz. covering c. 60 kilometres on foot from Pateeka to Athmaqam. It will be a mix of walking, jogging and even sprinting.
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Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Monday, 14 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 104 of 2025
1807hrs:
Writing this post from Kulyan, still just over 18 kilometres from Muzaffarabad.
Obviously in cricketing parlance, we are trying to counter a very high run-rate.
Where overs are tantamount to days and kilometres are tantamount to runs needed.
With just over 4 days (overs) left we still have just less than 158 kilometres (runs) to get to achieve success (reaching Sharda on the 18th of April in daylight).
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Sunday, 13 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 103 of 2025
0953hrs:
A lot happening simultaneously in the right direction. From South to North. From Chamb to Sharda.
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What I wrote earlier on this date:
NO AIRPORT IN AJK....
till the formation of a genuinely free government in the territory
I am strongly against the planning, building and operating of a 'HATTI' (to borrow a term from a disagreeable co-citizen 'sacrificing for the motherland' while living in the UK for decades) by any organ of the PAKISTANI STATE, NEVER MIND AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT!
For a start, it will give space to #Pakistan to integrate #AJK into its own country.
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E015013042025
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Responses:
Saturday, 12 April 2025
Friday, 11 April 2025
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 100 of 2025
1030hrs:
Morning in Rawalakot. Have to reverse back to Kaigalla to complete the walk today.
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Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 99 of 2025
0951hrs:
Just preparing to leave....in cricketing terminology with the run rate set at 32 kilometres a day.
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Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 98 of 2025
2035hrs:
Another day passes, even though I am almost ready. I am leaving myself with only 10 days to walk 320 kilometres.
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Monday, 7 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 97 of 2025
1032hrs:
I think I have recovered enough to continue my journey, pending for the last 48 hours.
Whatever remains to be done, will have to be done on the move.
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Sunday, 6 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 96 of 2025
1105hrs:
With barely 13 days left, I'm preparing to move to Kaigalla as soon as possible today using motorised transport, before I resume what remains of a 320 kilometre walk to Sharda.
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Saturday, 5 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 95 of 2025
1311hrs:
Still resting after yesterday's trek of c. 30 kilometres.
It's hard but it's got to be done.
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Friday, 4 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 94 of 2025
0615hrs:
There will be a lot of walking between today and the 18th of this month. There will be days when I (and anybody else who cares to join me) will have to walk over 30 kilometres per day to reach Sharda.
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Thursday, 3 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 93 of 2025
1035hrs:
Still preparing to leave Mirpur, with barely 16 days left to reach Sharda.
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Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 92 of 2025
1143hrs:
I can literally feel that time is running away from me....I need to not only catch up but constantly be a bit ahead of time, in order to succeed.
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Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 91 of 2025
0910hrs:
On the second day of Eid, I should be moving along in my journey towards Sharda, with about 350 kilometres still to walk to reach there by the 18th of April.
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Monday, 31 March 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 90 of 2025
2357hrs:
I have come mighty close to losing everything again...with barely 3 minutes to spare...
Inexcusable!
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Sunday, 30 March 2025
Daily Diary (DD) - Day 89 of 2025
0509hrs:
Getting sharper not long after our final Sehri of Ramadhan 2025.
That 0500hrs start every day is our enviable target.
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The formation of a genuinely free government in the territory of AJK in 2025
Internal Political Process - AJK
Global media reference:
As referenced on Al Jazeera (post 5 August 2019) on 8 November 2019. (After 19 minutes of the following link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aTCXPtDnU8
Objective:
To implement a genuinely free people's government in the territory controversially described as 'Azad Jammu & Kashmir' or AJK for short, by adopting the methodology of direct democracy; motivated by the universal concept of popular sovereignty and widely referenced by Britain, India & Pakistan upon entry into this State (of JKA) in 1947, as well as subsequently by the United Nations.
Global academic reference:
OBMs or Ownership Building Measures is a concept introduced by this writer in a Srinagar based English daily - namely 'Rising Kashmir' in April 2011 - indicating that if the people of this territory did not 'own' stakes in the running of this territory there is unlikely to be a solution to conflict. This concept was referenced by the late Professor Richard Bonney at a Kashmir Conference hosted in a committee room of the UK parliament in May 2011.
https://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2011/04/from-cbms-to-obms.html
External:
The implementation of this government will stall all backdoor agreements made by India & Pakistan with the tacit approval of the international community, in contravention of international law.
Internal:
It will also give a human & public service dimension to governance in this territory; incorporating the tenets of transparency, meritocracy, inclusivity and accountability into its structure; all absent in the prevailing structure since 1947.
Economic Projection:
The 10 year economic projection of this territory is a 100 fold increase (10, 000%) whereby the current governing structure operates on a budget of less than 1 billion (US) dollars; whereas with all economic levers vested in a genuinely free government, it will rise to over 100 billion dollars by 2035.
The responsibility to finance this internal political process also rests with the actual stakeholders (titled rather than claimants aka India & Pakistan) and a financial structure has been created entitled #PeaceBondAJK2025 giving each citizen - rich and poor - equal stakes in realising this genuinely free government.
Brief historical background:
There have been 3 previous unsuccessful announcements of such a government, in an attempt to transition from autocratic forms of constitutionalism & governance to a genuinely democratic form, that references the people from the ground up. It is also clear that our neighbours as well as the wider world have failed to successfully assist us in this regard and that we can no longer afford to accommodate misplaced optimism.
These aforementioned announcements were all unsuccessful for a number of reasons but at the very least because they did not include sequence 1, 2 & 3 as follows in an adequate manner.
The sequence of this internally designed political process:
1) The People's Reference - #AJKReferendum2023
A genuine public mandate must be created (by asking a relevant question to all co-citizens over the age of 16) which clarifies the basic dimensions of a free government, accountable to its people and not to any external power.
2) Internal Political Process - #PublicAssemblyAJK
Genuine political representation must emerge which operates according to the public mandate in step 1. How many political constituencies should there be in AJK and how can we ensure each constituency has an identical number of voters?
3) Constitutional & administrative (re) formation - #AwaamiAdaalatAJK
What are the technical requirements for such a government in the 21st century? How can we ensure complexities in relation to punishment and reward are correctly balanced and every co-citizen is committed to such?
4) Establishment of a genuine people's government in AJK (nomenclature maybe changed at that stage)
Rather than mere announcements, emerging through the previous 3 steps will realise a functioning government delivering to its people from day 1.
Since July 2024, we have established a 56 member consultancy group to academically critique the formation of this government, the quorum of which is still c. 20% incomplete. We are now (since March 2025) seeking public statements in response to this internal political process: from all political parties, alliances and committees (including Joint Awami Action Committee #JAAC ), that are committed to the people's reference.
For further references and elaboration please contact Tanveer Ahmed - an independent action-oriented public policy researcher, working un-interrupted on the ground in AJK since April 2005.
Contact: 00 92 (0) 343 0860380
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #E120030032025
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Update:
We subsequently published an Urdu version of the above note on the 30th of June (2025):
آزاد جموں و کشمیر (اے جے کے) میں حقیقی طور پہ آزاد عوامی حکومت کا قیام — 2025
مقاصد:
آذاد جموں و کشمیر میں ایک حقیقی نمائندہ، شفاف اور جوابدہ حکومت کا قیام، جو عوامی اقتدار اعلیٰ اور براہِ راست جمہوریت کے اصولوں پر مبنی ہو، تاکہ 1947 سے جاری بیرونی مداخلت اور نامکمل خودمختاری (ڈوگرہ راج سے عوامی راج) کے بحران کا حل نکالا جا سکے۔
پس منظر اور حوالہ جات:
بین الاقوامی میڈیا حوالہ:
الجزیرہ نے صاحب تحریر سے (8 نومبر 2019) 5 اگست 2019 کے بعد منقسم ریاست جموں کشمیر کے مستقبل کے حوالہ سے کچھ سوالات پوچھے جس کا تجزیہ راقم نے مندرجہ ذیل لنک میں پیش کیا, جو اس ویڈیو کے 19 ویں منٹ کے بعد شروع ہوتا ہے___
یوٹیوب لنک:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aTCXPtDnU8
بین الاقوامی علمی حوالہ:
راقم نے اونرشپ بلڈنگ میژرز (OBMs) کا تصور، اپریل 2011 میں "رائزنگ کشمیر" میں دیا، جسے بعد میں مرحوم پروفیسر رچرڈ بونی نے برطانوی پارلیمان کے ایک اجلاس (مئی 2011) میں تسلیم کیا۔
مزید تفصیل:
https://tanveerandkashmir.blogspot.com/2011/04/from-cbms-to-obms.html
مختصر تاریخی تناظر:
1947 سے اب تک اے جے کے میں ایسی کوئی حکومت قائم نہیں ہو سکی جو عوامی اختیار اور شفافیت پر مبنی ہو۔ تین سابقہ اعلانات ناکام رہے کیونکہ انہوں نے ایک جامع اندرونی سیاسی عمل کو مدنظر نہیں رکھا۔
اندرونی سیاسی عمل کے چار مراحل:
1) عوامی ریفرنڈم –
#AJKReferendum2023
16 سال سے زائد عمر کے تمام شہریوں سے ایک بنیادی سوال کے ذریعے عوامی مینڈیٹ حاصل کر رہے ہیں۔
مقصد:
یہ طے کرنا کہ حقیقی عوامی مینڈیٹ اور حقیقی آزاد حکومت کی شکل کیا ہونی چاہئیے, جو کسی بیرونی طاقت کے بجائے یہاں کے عوام کے سامنے جوابدہ ہو۔
2) اندورنی سیاسی ڈھانچہ –
#PublicAssemblyAJK
مساوی ووٹروں پر مبنی سیاسی حلقوں کی تشکیل، ہر حلقے میں ایک جیسی آبادی یقینی بنانا تاکہ سیاسی نمائندگی منصفانہ ہو۔
3) آئینی اور انتظامی اصلاحات –
#AwaamiAdaalatAJK
21ویں صدی کے تقاضوں کے مطابق ایک قانونی و انتظامی نظام کی تشکیل، ان اقدار کا نفاذ: شفافیت، قابلیت، شمولیت، اور احتساب، جزا و سزا کے اصولوں کو متوازن کرنا تاکہ ہر شہری اپنے حصے کی ذمہ داری کا پابند ہو۔
4) حقیقی عوامی حکومت کا قیام – 2025
مذکورہ تین مراحل کی تکمیل کے بعد حقیقی عوامی حکومت کا قیام۔
محض اعلان نہیں بلکہ فوری عوامی خدمات کی فراہمی کے ساتھ فعال حکومت کا آغاز۔
ممکنہ طور پر "آزاد جموں و کشمیر" کی نئی اصطلاح یا شناخت بھی متعارف کرائی جائے گی۔
مالیاتی اور تزویراتی اختراع:
#PeaceBondAJK2025
ایک ایسا مالیاتی ماڈل جس کے ذریعے ہر شہری — امیر یا غریب — کو حکومت میں براہ راست حصہ دار بنایا جائے گا۔
بیرونی امداد کی بجائے مقامی وسائل اور عوامی سرمایہ کاری پر انحصار۔
معاشی حکمت عملی:
اگلے 10 سالوں میں معیشت میں 100 گنا اضافہ (%10,000) متوقع۔
موجودہ آذاد جموں و کشمیر کی حکومت کا بجٹ 1 ارب امریکی ڈالر سے کم ہے، لیکن آزاد حکومت کی صورت میں 2035 تک 100 ارب ڈالر تک پہنچ سکتا ہے۔
اندرونی اور بیرونی اثرات:
اندرونی طور پر:
انسانی بنیادوں پر عوامی خدمت، عوامی شراکت داری، اور شفاف حکمرانی کو فروغ دینا۔
بیرونی طور پر:
بھارت، پاکستان اور بین الاقوامی طاقتوں کے درمیان طے شدہ خفیہ معاہدوں کو چیلنج کرنا, جو بین الاقوامی قانون کی خلاف ورزی کے مترادف ہیں۔
علمی و عوامی مشاورت:
جولائی 2024 سے اب تک ایک 56 رکنی مشاورتی گروپ قائم کیا جا چکا ہے, تاکہ حکومت سازی کے اس عمل پر علمی تنقید اور بہتری کی تجاویز مستقل بنیادوں پر حاصل کی جا سکیں۔
مارچ 2025 سے تمام سیاسی جماعتوں، اتحادوں، اور کمیٹیوں (بشمول جوائنٹ عوامی ایکشن کمیٹی
#JAAC )
سے عوامی موقف طلب کیا جا رہا ہے جو اپنے آپ کو عوامی ریفرنس کے پابند ظاہر کرتے ہیں۔
رابطہ کریں:
(تنویر احمد ایک غیر جانبدار، عمل پر مبنی پبلک پالیسی محقق ہیں جو اپریل 2005 سے مسلسل میدانِ عمل میں متحرک ہیں)
فون:
0092 (0) 343 0860380
JKA PUBLIC AGENCY Note: #U104330062025
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