On Day 162 it is certain that this imposed conflict with Pakistan will not end well for either side of the equation. Yes, its conclusion is a certain victory for the people of AJK but at what cost?
We feel that the day Pakistan entered into an agreement (4th October 2025) with JK JAAC, the writing was on the wall and various other commentators upon noticing the first acts of unfulfillment of purposes within the given time frames agreed, sensed that something major was imminent in AJK.
Over 5 months on, we - the people - have learned much faster than normal and have many a moral victory in our deposit, yet the losing of innocent youth and worse - children - in this conflict, despite increasing our resolve & determination also takes something away from us for ever.
That is painful to bear for all of us. What each innocent casualty means to their near & dear, can only be understood by those who face this calamity directly and up close.
Who can make the Pakistanis understand? Only the United Kingdom (their creator), in this writer's humble opinion.
Today's Instagram notes:
Day 162 of Pakistan's latest illegal war on Jammu & Kashmir
(Fri 13 Nov - Day 317 of 2026)
At c. 1100hrs yesterday 13 year old Aisha Saaqib was killed from indiscriminate fire by Pakistani Rangers, using LMG (Light Machine Gun) mounted atop an armoured vehicle from the bus terminal at Matiyaal Mehra, on the outskirts of Rawalakot city. She was cleaning her courtyard along with her 12 year sister Javeria Saaqib who is still in a critical condition after receiving a gunshot wound which pierced her stomach from one side and came out the other. Aisha was shot in the head and died instantly.
Commotion continues in other parts of AJK too.
As mentioned before, we are concentrating on convincing/persuading the 2 female MPs of Luton, namely Rachel Hopkins MP & Sarah Owen MP to come and visit the women of Rawalakot, to obtain an accurate on the ground context of what this unnecessary conflict means to the people here. In every conflict, it is always women who bear the brunt and usually through no provocation of their own. Conversely, it is women who benefit most from peace.
This will be a major step towards the United Kingdom atoning for their colonial legacy, which displaced & lead to the death of hundreds of thousands of aspiring citizens of Jammu & Kashmir. What we are all going through today (in 2026) can be directly traced back to decisions made by Britain in 1947.
Meanwhile, we will continue to discuss, debate, distill & dispel any misgivings about the subjects of #WarandPeace - especially from a Jammu Kashmir & Allied (areas) #JKA people's referenced perspective.
Further details to supplement the discussion in this video are available in my daily weblog at:
#Conflict2PeaceStrategyJKA
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The following short video and accompanying note is a tribute to the people of Rawalakot (writer unknown):
Desolate Rawalakot
While the entirety of Kashmir is currently enduring difficult circumstances, the people of Poonch—and Rawalakot in particular—have demonstrated a level of patience, steadfastness, and sacrifice over the past five months that is perhaps unparalleled elsewhere.
Funerals for young people are being held, and families are reeling under the crushing weight of grief; yet, despite all this, the morale of the people of Rawalakot remains remarkably high.
A heartfelt salute, in particular, to the business community of Rawalakot!
For the past five months, merchants—whose enterprises typically generate vast sums—have sacrificed their businesses, profits, and personal interests for the sake of public rights. By God, enduring such significant economic loss for the cause of public rights with such patience and steadfastness is an extraordinary example.
The owners of private schools, teachers, and the thousands of families associated with this sector also deserve high praise. There are countless households whose entire livelihood depended on the income of those working within Rawalakot’s private education sector; they, too, have made their own sacrifices over these past five months.
This is not merely a matter of keeping businesses closed or absorbing economic losses; it is a profound testament to a collective consciousness, unity, and selflessness in the pursuit of the rights of one’s own people. Furthermore, despite all these hardships, Rawalakot continues to uphold its historic traditions of hospitality. The warmth, sense of belonging, and sincerity extended to visitors remain as vibrant as ever. My heartfelt salute goes out to every child, elder, youth, mother, sister, and daughter in Poonch—all of whom have endured the challenges of the last five months with remarkable patience and courage. This post is dedicated—on behalf of my community of 38,000 members—to all the wonderful people of Rawalakot and the entire Poonch region. By God, we take great pride in calling ourselves residents of Rawalakot!
Rawalakot is not merely a city; it is a symbol of honor, love, hospitality, sacrifice, and collective consciousness.
Salutations to Rawalakot!
Salutations to Poonch!
Salutations to the people of Kashmir! ❤️
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