ISLAMABAD – The government of Pakistan has officially announced that it will recommend former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during the recent India-Pakistan conflict as a key factor in avoiding wider war in South Asia.
In a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the federal government said the international community had witnessed “unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression”, which violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and resulted in the tragic loss of innocent civilian lives — including women, children, and the elderly.
In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a “measured and precise” military operation aimed at restoring deterrence and defending national borders. The military action, the statement emphasized, was carefully conducted to avoid civilian harm.
The federal government credited Trump with “stellar statesmanship” and “strategic foresight” for engaging diplomatically with both Islamabad and New Delhi at the height of the hostilities. According to Pakistan, his involvement helped secure a May 10 ceasefire after four days of cross-border fighting and ultimately de-escalated what could have become a catastrophic regional war.
India Disputes US Role While Trump Insists on His Mediation
Despite Pakistan’s praise for Trump’s intervention, India has strongly rejected the notion of any US involvement in the ceasefire agreement. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Trump in a phone call that the ceasefire was a result of direct talks between Indian and Pakistani militaries, not US diplomacy.
“PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this period, there was no talk at any stage on subjects like a US-India trade deal or any mediation offer,” Misri told reporters.
Trump, however, remains firm on his version of events. Speaking in Morristown, New Jersey, the former US president repeated that his diplomatic outreach had helped avoid a full-blown war between two nuclear-armed neighbors. He also claimed credit for previous peace efforts involving Serbia and Kosovo, Rwanda, and the Congo, and expressed frustration over not being recognized by the Nobel Committee.
“They won’t give it to me because they only give it to liberals,” Trump remarked, adding, “I should’ve gotten it four or five times.”
Kashmir at the Heart of the Conflict – and Trump’s Focus
Pakistan’s statement also underlined Trump’s repeated offers to mediate the Kashmir dispute, which Islamabad believes lies at the core of instability in South Asia. The federal government reiterated that durable peace in the region will remain “impossible” without the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
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The latest escalation was triggered by an April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. India blamed Pakistan for the incident — a charge Islamabad firmly denied. India then launched cross-border strikes, prompting Pakistan to respond with Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. During the conflict, Pakistan claims to have shot down six Indian jets, including three Rafales.
As tensions soared, the US — according to both Trump and Pakistan — played a behind-the-scenes role to cool down the situation. While India’s denial has fueled diplomatic sparring, the US State Department has acknowledged Trump’s consistent interest in helping to resolve Kashmir through dialogue.
Trump’s Nobel Ambitions Spark Global Reactions
Trump’s public demand for a Nobel Peace Prize isn’t new, but Pakistan’s formal recommendation adds weight to his case — at least from one nation’s perspective. The former president has long felt underappreciated by global institutions, especially for his role in foreign policy matters during his first term.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or groups for exceptional efforts in peace negotiation, arms control, human rights, and international diplomacy. Nominations for the 2026 prize are open to governments, academic institutions, and select global leaders.
Whether Trump will make the shortlist remains to be seen, but Pakistan’s endorsement has already made headlines. Critics argue that the gesture is politically charged, especially given the differing accounts from India and the broader international community.
Still, Islamabad remains firm in its support for Trump’s role, calling him a “genuine peacemaker” whose actions helped prevent regional escalation and reinforced the value of dialogue over destruction.
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