A Kashmir advocacy group launched a digital ad campaign in Washington, D.C., displaying messages on mobile billboard trucks praising former U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in easing tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. The campaign also called for international intervention to resolve the long-standing Kashmir issue.
The initiative was led by the World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF), which expressed gratitude for Trump’s mediation and emphasized the need for a lasting solution to the Kashmir conflict. One of the messages on the trucks read, “Ceasefire without addressing the Kashmir issue cannot last.”
Other electronic messages included:
- “Hostilities ended due to President Trump’s intervention — he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize”
- “Kashmir needs a final resolution — President Trump, your leadership is needed”
- “Talks on Kashmir must begin — thank you, President Trump, for highlighting the issue”
- “Kashmir conflict requires urgent attention — Trump’s mediation is essential”
- “Kashmiris mourn the violence and long for peace — President Trump, help ensure rational dialogue”
- “Pressure on India to negotiate must continue”
- “Kashmir dispute threatens global peace — the world looks to President Trump for leadership”
- “When Kashmir becomes a nuclear flashpoint, it’s no longer a bilateral matter, but a global crisis”
Dr. Ghulam N. Mir, President of the WKAF and Chair of the Kashmiri Diaspora Coalition (KDC), stated that 77 years of intermittent warfare between India and Pakistan had brought the two nations to the brink of nuclear conflict just a week ago. He blamed the tensions on India’s continued occupation of Kashmir and the Kashmiri people’s persistent struggle for self-determination.
He praised the U.S. for historically supporting the Kashmiri cause and said Trump had now become a key figure in this ongoing battle for peace and justice.
Dr. Imtiaz Khan, a Kashmiri-American academic, remarked that while the recent flare-up has temporarily subsided, tensions remain high. He credited Trump’s timely diplomacy for preventing an all-out war, which could have had catastrophic consequences for nearly half the global population.
“We are fortunate to have President Trump — a leader known for his ability to handle complex international crises with calm and wisdom,” he said. “India’s aggressive posturing is growing daily, and unless serious attention is paid, a grave humanitarian disaster could unfold.”
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman of the World Forum for Peace and Justice, echoed the praise for Trump, saying his mediation efforts prevented a large-scale conflict. “Without his leadership, millions could have suffered, and future generations might have faced the fallout of a nuclear war,” he noted.
Dr. Fai emphasized that the people of Kashmir see Trump as a beacon of hope. “They believe his commitment to peace and problem-solving can lead to a fair and lasting resolution. The person who helps resolve this crisis will earn immense global respect — that could be you, Mr. President,” he said.
Sardar Zarif Khan, advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir, acknowledged the brief yet intense conflict, saying it underscored persistent tensions in South Asia. He hailed Trump’s intervention as a step toward peace. “We hope this ceasefire opens doors for continued dialogue and stronger bilateral relations,” he added.
Additional voices from the Kashmiri-American community, including Sardar Zubair Khan (Voice of Justice in Kashmir), Sardar Shoaib Irshad (Kashmir American Welfare Association), and Raja Liaqat Kayani (Kashmir House, Washington), reiterated their appreciation for Trump’s mediation. They stressed that his involvement helped avert a potential nuclear catastrophe and brought global attention back to the Kashmir conflict.
