Pakistan, July 7 -- AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif said on Monday that the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has suffered a substantial financial loss of Rs 15 billion due to the unlawful and violent activities of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

Addressing a news conference along with the Spokesperson of AJK police, the secretary highlighted how this massive financial hit adds up to the state's limited resources.

He said the proscribed group has severely disrupted law and order, routine life, local businesses, and students' education under the pretext of human rights advocacy.

Providing context on the movement's origins, the secretary explained that it initially began in the early 2020s due to g...