Dr. Toqeer Gilani
Dr. Toqeer Gilani
Political Scientist • Independence Advocate • JKLF Leader
Primary Role
President, JKLF (AJK & GB Zone)
Tenure
Since May 2012
Political Line
Pro-Independence
Political Vision
Dr. Toqeer Gilani, born April 20, 1973 in Kotli, has emerged as a defining voice for Kashmiri self-determination through democratic means. As the longest-serving JKLF president for AJK/GB, (Pakistan administered Kashmir) he has institutionalized the movement's transition from armed struggle to political activism while maintaining its core principle of complete independence for a reunified Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Positions
- Rejects both Pakistani and Indian administrative control
- Advocates UN-supervised plebiscite
- Emphasizes political over military solutions
- Focuses on youth political education
Organizational Work
- Restructured JKLF's political wing
- International lobbying efforts
- Inter-regional coordination
- Documentation of political prisoners
Political Journey
Academic Foundations
Earned doctorate in Political Science while developing expertise in self-determination movements
JKLF Leadership
Elected President in 2012, steering the organization toward political activism
International Advocacy
Represented Kashmiri cause at UNHRC sessions and European Parliament forums
Distinctive Leadership Approach
Dr. Gilani's influence stems from his unique combination of:
Academic rigor
Non-violent resistance
International diplomacy
Constitutional expertise