CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The JKLF in Pakistan-administered Kashmir is currently under the leadership of Sardar Saghir Ahmad.

Detailed explanation-2: -The organisation was banned twice by the Government of India during its seven decades of existence, the first temporarily during the Emergency of 1975–1977 and then in 1992. While the first was revoked after the Emergency was lifted, the second was reversed by the Supreme Court of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pakistan cut off JKLF’s funding in early 1990. In March 1990, Ashfaq Wani was killed in a battle with Indian security forces. In August 1990, Yasin Malik was captured in a wounded condition.