Barester Sultan Mehmood — A Towering Voice of the Kashmiri Political Struggle

London: Kashmir Campaign Global (KCG) expresses profound sorrow and deep respect at the passing of Barrister Sultan Mehmood, former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, whose political life was inseparably bound to the international struggle of the Kashmiri people for freedom, dignity, and the right to self-determination.
Barrister Sultan Mehmood was far more than a holder of public office. He was a resolute and uncompromising advocate for the Kashmir cause on the global stage. Throughout his tenure and well beyond it, he worked closely with diaspora movements and advocacy platforms — including Kashmir Campaign Global — to elevate the Kashmiri voice in international capitals and policy forums.
KCG recalls with pride and respect the shared moments of struggle and solidarity with Barrister Sultan Mehmood at major international mobilisations, including the Million Marches in London and Germany, as well as numerous conferences, seminars, and high-level political engagements across the United Kingdom and Pakistan. At every platform, he stood shoulder to shoulder with activists, political leaders, and the Kashmiri diaspora, forcefully reaffirming that Kashmir is not an internal matter, but a long-standing and unresolved international dispute demanding urgent global attention.
Throughout his political journey, Barrister Sultan Mehmood consistently challenged silence, indifference, and political expediency. Drawing upon his legal insight and political stature, he reminded the international community that peace in South Asia remains incomplete without justice for Kashmir, and that the aspirations of the Kashmiri people cannot be extinguished through force, denial, or repression.
Zaffar Ahmad Quraishi, Chairman of Kashmir Campaign Global, stated:
“Barrister Sultan Mehmood was a statesman who never separated his public office from his moral responsibility to the Kashmiri people. We marched together, spoke together, and raised our voices together in London, across Europe, and in Pakistan. His steadfast presence at critical moments of international mobilisation strengthened the Kashmiri movement globally. His absence will be deeply felt, but his political legacy will endure.”
Kashmir Campaign Global extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. At a time when the Kashmiri struggle faces renewed repression and persistent global indifference, his life and leadership stand as a powerful reminder that principled leadership, moral clarity, and sustained international engagement remain indispensable.
May his unwavering commitment continue to inspire those who carry the cause forward.