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Saturday, 27 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 361 of 2025

1018hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 5 days

I did shift towards bed (in my tent) just after 2000hrs - even with guests still at Maqbool Bhat Shaheed Square - Dadyaal - but I didn't get to sleep till c. 2300hrs (11pm). That is 3 crucial hours of rest that I sacrificed for the sake of Luton Town's most emphatic victory of the season, albeit in the 3rd tier of the professional English football ladder. I did get up at 0311hrs but drifted back to sleep till just after 0700hrs. Thus, I was 4 hours late on the bottom end (morning) and 3 hours late on the top end (evening).

Such luxury with just 5 days to go cannot be afforded.

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Friday, 26 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 360 of 2025

1205hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 6 days

Yesterday's lack of sleep did affect me during the day, especially while lifting weights at the gym. Hence, I did crash almost on time by the evening, getting to bed just beyond 2000hrs (8pm) and being fast asleep by 2100hrs (9pm). Yet, despite waking fresh at 0511hrs (still 2 hours and 11 minutes late) I decided to roll on until about 0700hrs. As clear throughout this year, getting to sleep at 2000hrs and getting up at 0300hrs is not easy but I know I will get there - on a consistent basis - imminently.

Yes, there are only 6 days left for me to abide by the people's reference - as matters stand at present - and I shall refrain from delving into what I will do at the turn of the new calendar year.

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Thursday, 25 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 359 of 2025

0641hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 7 days

It has been a testing daily cycle in the past 24 hours. I was extremely anxious to build on yesterday's success of getting up at 0300hrs and I did succeed, although not in the manner that I had envisaged it. For a number of complicated reasons, I didn't get to sleep till about 0145hrs this morning! Yes, I put on the alarm clock for 0300hrs and did get up. Only to feel the intensity of wanting to sleep further at all cost! I did get up at 0615hrs again and here we are.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
192
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
83
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):
517

Cash in Hand: 48,650
Cash Deposits: 2,40,800
Immediate Debts: 200

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (77 days - up to midnight 24/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)
5K (Day 15) 
5K (Day 17) 
0.2K (Day 20) 
1K (Day 21) 
1K (Day 22) 
0.3K (Day 24) 
3K (Day 25)
1K (Day 26) 
4K (Day 33) 
5K (Day 38) 
1K (Day 42)
2K (Day 44)
1K (Day 45)
4K (Day 46)
3.9K (Day 47)
30.2K (Day 49)
15K (Day 51)
20K (Day 53)
1K (Day 54)
1L 39.9K (Day 56)
3.9K (Day 59)
5K (Day 66)
3L 52.6K (Day 69)
6.5K (Day 72)
4K (Day 77)

Total received so far: 6,18,500  

K = 1,000 (One thousand)
L = 1,00,000 (One hundred thousand)

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Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 358 of 2025

0315hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 8 days

So, the code has finally been cracked! Not only did I wake up at 0256hrs, I woke at intervals after 0041hrs in the fear that I had passed the watershed of 0300hrs. 

Nevertheless, this now needs to become a permanent feature of my daily routine, as aspired to at the beginning of this calendar year, 358 days ago.

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The following note in English and then followed in Urdu has been written by Dr Akhlaq Barlas of Ser Kakuta in tehsil Hajeera district Poonch, yet he lives in exile in the USA, having spent a good portion of his life in communist Russia (Soviet Union) too. In between he also served in the Department of Health in AJK. A man with rich experiences, some very bitter too which we will delve into - for the record - on some convenient date in the future.

Painful Questions That Demand Honest Answers

Do we know when British imperialism prepared the framework to govern United India?

Do we know who created that framework?

Do we know when the British established the judiciary and administrative system to control the people of India?

Do we know who continues to defend this British colonial system in Pakistan today?

And most importantly—whose interests does this colonial system still serve?

These questions are painful, but they are eye-opening.

Do we honestly believe that a rotted, oppressive, colonial system can ever bring prosperity to any country? 
I do not.

Historical Reality

India and Pakistan were created by British imperialism, with the cooperation of the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress, to serve the interests of international imperialist forces and the exploiting classes of the subcontinent.

However, there was a fundamental difference:

Indian National Congress leaders were largely nationalist and progressive.

Under Jawaharlal Nehru, India introduced major reforms in the army, civil services and governance, ensuring civilian supremacy over the military.

The Muslim League, on the other hand, remained pro-British, dominated by landlords and anti-democratic forces.

From the very beginning, Pakistani military officers—supported by international masters—subdued civilian governments and this continues to this day.

A Hard Truth

Pakistan was not created for the Muslims of the subcontinent.

It was created to serve strategic interests—particularly to defend the subcontinent from invasions from Central Asia and Afghanistan.

The British handed Pakistan a colonial administrative, judicial and military framework, which has consistently imposed misery, injustice and suffering on the people.

The Present Crisis

Under these circumstances, can anyone honestly believe that the same Pakistani bureaucratic system imposed on Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan will bring prosperity?

Those who believe so are living in a fool’s paradise.

Do elections under this rotted system change people’s lives?
I do not think so.

The same facilitators return to power—with the help of the federal government and secret agencies.

What Must Be Done

Real change will not come from fraudulent politicians, political parties, or the military establishment. It must come from the people.

A Roadmap for Change:

Create awareness among the people of Pakistan-administered JK and GB; unite them under a joint united front using platforms like the Awami Action Committee.

Educate the masses that elections under a colonial system are not the solution.

Prepare independent constitutions for both territories under Pakistan’s control.

Request the United Nations to assist in constitution-making, as UN observers are still present in the territory.

Reform the judiciary and administrative systems to meet modern societal needs.

Establish reform committees for education, health, agriculture, natural resources, climate, tourism and poverty alleviation.

End deputation of Pakistani officers in all departments and ministries.

Declare JK and GB free zones for foreign investment under local control.

Restore State Subject Rules in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Without dismantling the colonial system, there can be no justice, dignity, or prosperity.
The time for awareness, unity, and constitutional struggle is now.

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تکلیف دہ سوالات جو ایماندارانہ جوابات مانگتے ہیں

کیا ہم جانتے ہیں کہ برطانوی سامراج نے متحدہ ہندوستان کے عوام پر حکومت کرنے کا فریم ورک کب تیار کیا؟

کیا ہم جانتے ہیں کہ اس فریم ورک کا خالق کون تھا؟

کیا ہم جانتے ہیں کہ برطانوی سامراج نے ہندوستان کے عوام کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے عدالتی اور انتظامی نظام کب قائم کیا؟

کیا ہم جانتے ہیں کہ آج پاکستان میں اس برطانوی نوآبادیاتی نظام کا دفاع کون کر رہا ہے؟

اور سب سے اہم سوال—یہ نوآبادیاتی نظام آج بھی کن کے مفادات کی حفاظت کر رہا ہے؟

یہ سوالات تکلیف دہ ضرور ہیں، مگر آنکھیں کھول دینے والے ہیں۔

کیا ہم واقعی یہ سمجھتے ہیں کہ ایک سڑا ہوا، ظالمانہ اور نوآبادیاتی نظام کسی بھی ملک میں خوشحالی لا سکتا ہے؟

میں ایسا نہیں سمجھتا۔

تاریخی حقیقت

ہندوستان اور پاکستان برطانوی سامراج نے مسلم لیگ اور انڈین نیشنل کانگریس کی مدد سے اس لیے تخلیق کیے کہ بین الاقوامی سامراجی طاقتوں اور استحصالی طبقات کے مفادات کی خدمت کی جا سکے۔ 

:تاہم ایک بنیادی فرق تھا

انڈین نیشنل کانگریس کے رہنما بڑی حد تک قوم پرست اور ترقی پسند تھے۔

جواہر لعل نہرو کے دور میں بھارت نے فوج، سول سروس اور نظامِ حکومت میں بنیادی اصلاحات کیں اور فوج پر سول بالادستی کو مضبوط بنایا۔ 

اس کے برعکس مسلم لیگ واضح طور پر برطانوی سامراج نواز تھی، جس پر جاگیرداروں اور غیر جمہوری قوتوں کا غلبہ تھا۔

ایک کڑوا سچ

ابتدا ہی سے بین الاقوامی آقاؤں کی مدد سے پاکستانی فوجی افسران نے سویلین حکومتوں کو دبایا، اور یہ عمل آج تک جاری ہے۔

پاکستان مسلمانوں کے لیے نہیں بنایا گیا تھا۔

یہ دراصل اس لیے بنایا گیا کہ برصغیر کو وسطی ایشیا اور افغانستان کی سمت سے آنے والے حملوں سے محفوظ رکھا جا سکے۔ 

برطانوی سامراج نے پاکستان کو نوآبادیاتی انتظامی، عدالتی اور فوجی قوانین دیے، جنہوں نے مسلسل عوام پر مصیبتیں، ناانصافیاں اور اذیتیں مسلط کیں۔ 

موجودہ بحران 

ایسے حالات میں کیا کوئی یہ سمجھتا ہے کہ پاکستانی بیوروکریسی کا وہی نظام، جو پاکستان کے زیرِ انتظام جموں و کشمیر اور گلگت بلتستان پر مسلط ہے، وہاں خوشحالی لا سکتا ہے؟

جو لوگ ایسا سوچتے ہیں وہ احمقوں کی جنت میں رہ رہے ہیں۔

 کیا اس سڑے ہوئے نظام کے تحت ہونے والے انتخابات عوام کی زندگی میں کوئی تبدیلی لا سکتے ہیں؟

میں ایسا نہیں سمجھتا۔

وہی سہولت کار دوبارہ اسمبلیوں میں آ جاتے ہیں وفاقی حکومت اور خفیہ اداروں کی مدد سے۔

اب کیا کرنا ہوگا؟

حقیقی تبدیلی دھوکے باز سیاست دانوں، سیاسی جماعتوں یا فوجی اسٹیبلشمنٹ سے نہیں آئے گی۔یہ تبدیلی صرف اور صرف عوامی قوت سے آئے گی۔

عملی لائحۂ عمل

پاکستان کے زیرِ انتظام جموں و کشمیر اور گلگت بلتستان کے عوام میں آگاہی پیدا کی جائے، انہیں متحد کیا جائے اور عوامی ایکشن کمیٹی جیسے پلیٹ فارم کے ذریعے مشترکہ متحدہ محاذ قائم کیا جائے۔

عوام کو یہ تعلیم دی جائے کہ نوآبادیاتی نظام کے تحت انتخابات ان کے مسائل کا حل نہیں۔

پاکستان کے زیرِ کنٹرول دونوں خطوں کے لیے علیحدہ آئین تیار کیے جائیں۔ اقوامِ متحدہ سے درخواست کی جائے کہ وہ آئین سازی کے عمل میں مدد کرے، کیونکہ اقوامِ متحدہ کے مبصرین آج بھی ان علاقوں میں موجود ہیں۔

موجودہ عدالتی اور انتظامی نظام میں بنیادی اصلاحات کی جائیں تاکہ وہ جدید معاشرتی تقاضوں سے ہم آہنگ ہو سکیں۔

تعلیم، صحت، زراعت، قدرتی وسائل، موسمیاتی تبدیلی، سیاحت اور غربت کے خاتمے کے لیے اصلاحاتی کمیٹیاں قائم کی جائیں۔تمام محکموں اور وزارتوں کو پاکستان سے ڈیپوٹیشن پر آنے والے افسران سے آزاد کیا جائے۔

 جموں و کشمیر اور گلگت بلتستان کو غیر ملکی سرمایہ کاروں کے لیے آزاد زون قرار دیا جائے، مگر مقامی کنٹرول کے تحت۔

گلگت بلتستان میں اسٹیٹ سبجیکٹ رول بحال کیا جائے۔

نوآبادیاتی نظام کے خاتمے کے بغیر نہ انصاف ممکن ہے، نہ وقار، نہ خوشحالی۔

آگاہی، اتحاد اور آئینی جدوجہد کا وقت اب آ چکا ہے۔ 

۔۔۔۔

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
192
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
83
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):
517

Cash in Hand: 50,860
Cash Deposits: 2,40,800
Immediate Debts: 0

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (76 days - up to midnight 23/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)
5K (Day 15) 
5K (Day 17) 
0.2K (Day 20) 
1K (Day 21) 
1K (Day 22) 
0.3K (Day 24) 
3K (Day 25)
1K (Day 26) 
4K (Day 33) 
5K (Day 38) 
1K (Day 42)
2K (Day 44)
1K (Day 45)
4K (Day 46)
3.9K (Day 47)
30.2K (Day 49)
15K (Day 51)
20K (Day 53)
1K (Day 54)
1L 39.9K (Day 56)
3.9K (Day 59)
5K (Day 66)
3L 52.6K (Day 69)
6.5K (Day 72)

Total received so far: 6,14,500  

K = 1,000 (One thousand)
L = 1,00,000 (One hundred thousand)

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Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 357 of 2025

0540hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 9 days

Today's start was at 0448hrs, just 1 hour and 48 minutes behind schedule, even though I didn't get to sleep till beyond 2200hrs (10pm) last night. With only 9 more days (& nights) to get it right, can I redeem myself and bring myself into a position to deliver to our people?

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
188
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
83
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):
506

Cash in Hand: 51,530
Cash Deposits: 2,40,800
Immediate Debts: 0

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (75 days - up to midnight 22/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)
5K (Day 15) 
5K (Day 17) 
0.2K (Day 20) 
1K (Day 21) 
1K (Day 22) 
0.3K (Day 24) 
3K (Day 25)
1K (Day 26) 
4K (Day 33) 
5K (Day 38) 
1K (Day 42)
2K (Day 44)
1K (Day 45)
4K (Day 46)
3.9K (Day 47)
30.2K (Day 49)
15K (Day 51)
20K (Day 53)
1K (Day 54)
1L 39.9K (Day 56)
3.9K (Day 59)
5K (Day 66)
3L 52.6K (Day 69)
6.5K (Day 72)

Total received so far: 6,14,500  

K = 1,000 (One thousand)
L = 1,00,000 (One hundred thousand)

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Monday, 22 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 356 of 2025

1120hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 10 days

I did wake up at 0358hrs this morning but I couldn't stay awake, being lulled into taking more rest with the onset of rainfall yesterday after many a month. I did eventually get up at 0721hrs, 4 hours and 21 minutes later than I needed to for success. I am now staring at defeat straight in the face.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
188
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
83
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):
506

Cash in Hand: 52,890
Cash Deposits: 2,40,270
Immediate Debts: 0

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (74 days - up to midnight 21/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)
5K (Day 15) 
5K (Day 17) 
0.2K (Day 20) 
1K (Day 21) 
1K (Day 22) 
0.3K (Day 24) 
3K (Day 25)
1K (Day 26) 
4K (Day 33) 
5K (Day 38) 
1K (Day 42)
2K (Day 44)
1K (Day 45)
4K (Day 46)
3.9K (Day 47)
30.2K (Day 49)
15K (Day 51)
20K (Day 53)
1K (Day 54)
1L 39.9K (Day 56)
3.9K (Day 59)
5K (Day 66)
3L 52.6K (Day 69)
6.5K (Day 72)

Total received so far: 6,14,500  

K = 1,000 (One thousand)
L = 1,00,000 (One hundred thousand)

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Sunday, 21 December 2025

Daily Diary (DD) - Day 355 of 2025

0603hrs:

Countdown to end of 2025: 11 days

Today I woke up earlier than yesterday, which is always a sign of progress, albeit still 2 hours and 36 minutes later than the targeted time of 0300hrs. Having said that, I fell asleep much later than usual, going just beyond 2300hrs (11pm). Still waking up at 0536hrs is indicating improved resilience and that has got to be a good sign.

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Public Finance Update:

Number of co-citizens who have paid their share (over 20 years): 
16
Number of co-citizens who have paid a portion to date, since direct public funding began in 2012:
188
Number of co-citizens who have promised to pay:
83
Number of co-citizens I have directly contacted since arriving in Dadyaal (of total 5,000):
505

Cash in Hand: 53,370
Cash Deposits: 2,38,900
Immediate Debts: 300

Public funds received so far in Dadyaal (73 days - up to midnight 20/12/2025):

3K (Day 6)
5K (Day 15) 
5K (Day 17) 
0.2K (Day 20) 
1K (Day 21) 
1K (Day 22) 
0.3K (Day 24) 
3K (Day 25)
1K (Day 26) 
4K (Day 33) 
5K (Day 38) 
1K (Day 42)
2K (Day 44)
1K (Day 45)
4K (Day 46)
3.9K (Day 47)
30.2K (Day 49)
15K (Day 51)
20K (Day 53)
1K (Day 54)
1L 39.9K (Day 56)
3.9K (Day 59)
5K (Day 66)
3L 52.6K (Day 69)
6.5K (Day 72)

Total received so far: 6,14,500  

K = 1,000 (One thousand)
L = 1,00,000 (One hundred thousand)

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Daily Diary (DD) - Day 361 of 2025

1018hrs: Countdown to end of 2025: 5 days I did shift towards bed (in my tent) just after 2000hrs - even with guests still at Maqbool Bhat S...