By Syed Shamsuddin لوگوں سے عداوت میرا دستور نہیں ہے، فرقوں کی سیاست مجھے منظور نہیں ہے، مخلوق کی خدمت میں بسر ہو میرا جیون، بس اِس کے سِوا اور کوئی منشور نہیں ہے۔ — جمشید خان دُکھی English Translation “I hold no creed of hostility toward people; The politics of sectarian divisions finds no acceptance in me. May my life be spent in the service of humanity— Beyond this, I cherish no other manifesto.” In an age increasingly overshadowed by division, intolerance, and ideological polarization, these thoughtful lines by Jamshed Khan Dukhi emerge as a profound declaration of humanism, humility, and social harmony. The poet distances himself from hatred and sectarian politics, presenting instead a philosophy rooted in compassion and service to humanity. The opening verse rejects animosity as a way of life. It reflects a moral stance that transcends personal grudges, communal conflicts, and social prejudices. By declaring that hosti...
By Syed Shamsuddin The herb locally known in Chitral as Aspandor and in Shina as Ispandur , commonly referred to as Wild Rue or Harmal , bears the botanical name Peganum harmala and belongs to the Nitrariaceae family. As noted in the Facebook post of Flora of Chitral dated 29 May 2026, it is a naturally growing perennial herb that flourishes in semi-arid environments, especially along dry mountain slopes and heavily grazed pastures at elevations ranging between 2,000 and 3,500 metres. In Chitral, the plant generally flowers from May to June, while its fruits and seeds mature and appear during August. This notable herb is not restricted to Chitral alone; it is widely distributed throughout the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan as well, where it forms an integral part of local traditions, indigenous knowledge, and folk healing practices. Among many communities, Harmal is regarded as a sacred and spiritually significant plant, ...