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Mehmood Ahmed Saghar
Convenor of All Parties Hurriyat Conference
Assumed office
1993
Assumed office
1998
Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party
Personal details
Born (1958-03-11) March 11, 1958 (age 66)
Srinager, Kashmir
Political partyJammu & Kashmir Peoples League until 1993
Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party
Children3
OccupationConvenor APHC Pak-Chapter | Acting Chairman JKDFP

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar (born March 11, 1958, in Srinagar) is a Kashmiri political figure known for his active involvement in the Freedom Struggle[1] for self-determination in the region. He has faced numerous challenges and spent a significant portion (12 years) of his life in various jails across India.[2]

Early Life and Education[edit]

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar received his early education in his hometown before dedicating himself to the Freedom Struggle at an early age.

Freedom Struggle[edit]

Saghar played a pivotal role in the ongoing struggle for self-determination. He served as the first-ever Convenor of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Pakistan Chapter when the alliance was established in 1993. Additionally, he was re-elected as the Convenor of APHC Pakistan Chapter in 2010. Currently, Saghar holds the position of Acting Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP)[3] and continues to be the Convenor of APHC Pakistan Chapter, representing the people of Kashmir.[4]

Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP)[edit]

JKDFP, a separatist political party launched by Shabir Ahmed Shah in May 1998, advocates for tripartite negotiations between Pakistan, India, and Jammu & Kashmir. Mehmood Ahmed Saghar serves as the Acting Chairman of JKDFP[5], contributing to the party's mission.[6]

Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Presenting Medal to Mehmood Ahmed Saghar for Tehreek e Azadi on behalf of Azad Jammu Kashmir

Awards[edit]

Mehmood Ahmed Saghar has received several awards for his contributions to the Freedom Struggle and political activism in Kashmir.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Pugwash Newsletter, Volumes 43-44. Council of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. 2006. p. 24.
  2. ^ "India has waged a war against people of IIOJK: Saghar". pakobserver. 14 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Prolong detention walls can't deter Kashmirs struggle: Mirwaiz". Dunya Tv. 2019. p. 1.
  4. ^ "Mehmood Ahmad Saghar elected as new APHC AJK convener". Pakistan Today. June 16, 2022. p. 1.
  5. ^ Ahmed Bhat, Altaf (2020-09-14). "JKDFP expresses concern over Shabbir shahs health in Tihar jail". DailyKashmirPost. p. 1.
  6. ^ Galez, Claire (10–12 March 2006). "Islamabad Workshop on Prospects for Self-Governance in Jammu and Kashmir". Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. pp. 2–3.
  7. ^ Hamid Rao, Altaf (2023-04-03). "PM AJK hosts Iftar dinner in honour of APHC leaders". dailyparliamenttimes.