The Pakistan authorities on Saturday mentioned it’ll formally suggest US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” throughout the latest India-Pakistan navy escalation.
The announcement was made via an official submit on X, titled: “Authorities of Pakistan Recommends President Donald J Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.”
The announcement comes three days after Trump hosted Pakistan Military chief Asim Munir on the White Home, a gathering that gained widespread consideration within the backdrop of latest cross-border tensions.
“The Authorities of Pakistan has determined to formally suggest President Donald J Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal management throughout the latest India-Pakistan disaster,” the submit mentioned.
India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam assault
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 terror assault in Pahalgam, prompting India to launch precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Could 7.
The cross-border hostilities lasted 4 days and ended on Could 10 following talks between the Administrators Normal of Navy Operations of each nations.
Trump has repeatedly claimed credit score for diffusing what he referred to as a near-war scenario between the 2 nuclear powers. India, nevertheless, maintains that its counter-strikes compelled Pakistan to hunt de-escalation.
Pakistan hails Trump’s ‘stellar statesmanship’
The Pakistani authorities lauded Trump’s function, stating that “at a second of heightened regional turbulence”, he “demonstrated nice strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship via sturdy diplomatic engagement with each Islamabad and New Delhi”.
It additional added that the US president “de-escalated a quickly deteriorating scenario, in the end securing a ceasefire and averting a broader battle between the 2 nuclear states that might have had catastrophic penalties for thousands and thousands of individuals within the area and past”.
“This intervention stands as a testomony to his [Trump’s] function as a real peacemaker and his dedication to battle decision via dialogue,” it learn.
The assertion additionally acknowledged Trump’s “honest presents” to mediate on the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir subject, and mentioned his efforts mirror “a legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and efficient peace-building”.
Trump reacts, says he gained’t get peace prize
In the meantime, Trump responded by expressing frustration that his diplomatic efforts — whether or not in South Asia, Russia-Ukraine or the Israel-Iran conflicts — are unlikely to be recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize.
Pakistan, alternatively, mentioned it hopes Trump’s “earnest efforts” will proceed to assist peace and stability in different unstable areas like West Asia, notably amid the continued Gaza disaster and rising tensions involving Iran.
