Syed Shams Uddin The Enduring Legacy of Jamshid Khan Dukhi: A Visionary Humanist and Poet Jamshid Khan Dukhi stands as a towering literary figure whose poetry transcends the boundaries of time, ideology, and division. A true humanist, his verses breathe life into the universal ideals of love, peace, and coexistence. Like every great visionary who espouses grand humanistic values, Dukhi’s poetic expression is imbued with a deep longing for harmony—an aspiration that he believed to be the cornerstone of true societal progress. The essence of his poetry lies not just in its linguistic elegance but in the powerful message it carries: the urgent call to dismantle the barriers of hatred and intolerance and to raise a world where love reigns supreme. His words do not merely describe an ideal world; they compel us to strive for one. This is what makes his poetry so compelling, so indispensable. A Quest for His Majestic Works Like many admirers of his thought-provoking poetry, I have long soug...
By Syed Shams Uddin Border Pass System: Strengthening the Historic Socio-Economic and Trade Relations Between Gilgit-Baltistan and Xinjiang Genesis and Raison d’Être of the Border Pass System The inception of the Border Pass System can be traced back to the construction of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and the signing of the first Border Protocol Agreement between Pakistan and China. Recognizing the deep-rooted historical ties and the enduring legacy of the ancient Silk Route, both governments agreed to grant the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China unhindered access across the border. This initiative was driven by a strategic vision to foster people-to-people interactions, revitalize age-old trade routes, and strengthen socio-economic cooperation between the two neighboring regions. By facilitating seamless cross-border movement, the system aimed to bolster economic integration and reinforce cultural and commercial bonds that had historically flourishe...