Islamabad, Pakistan – The Government of Pakistan has formally announced its decision to nominate President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This recommendation comes in recognition of his significant diplomatic efforts and leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis.
Pakistan’s government highlighted what it described as “unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression,” which it stated violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and resulted in tragic civilian casualties. In response, Pakistan launched “Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,” characterized as a “measured, resolute, and precise military response” aimed at re-establishing deterrence and defending its territorial integrity while avoiding civilian harm.
According to Pakistan’s statement, President Trump demonstrated “great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship” through “robust diplomatic engagement” with both Islamabad and New Delhi. This intervention, they assert, successfully de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, secured a ceasefire, and averted a broader conflict between the two nuclear powers, which would have had catastrophic consequences for millions. Pakistan views this as a testament to his role as a “genuine peacemaker” and his commitment to resolving conflict through dialogue.
Furthermore, the Pakistani government acknowledged President Trump’s “sincere offers to help resolve the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir,” an issue it considers central to regional instability. Pakistan maintains that durable peace in South Asia hinges on the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan expressed hope that President Trump’s “earnest efforts” will continue to contribute to regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating tensions involving Iran.
The nomination, announced on Saturday, comes as President Trump is reportedly considering joining Israel in striking Iran’s nuclear facilities. While Pakistan praises his intervention as critical to ending the four-day conflict, India has offered a differing perspective.
In May, President Trump’s surprise announcement of a ceasefire brought an abrupt end to the hostilities between India and Pakistan. Trump has repeatedly claimed he averted a nuclear war and saved millions of lives, expressing frustration over a perceived lack of credit. While Pakistan concurs that U.S. diplomatic intervention was decisive, India asserts that the cessation of hostilities was a bilateral agreement between the two militaries. During a phone call last week with Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly made it “absolutely clear” that the ceasefire was initiated at Pakistan’s request, with no third-party mediation involved, according to India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri.
On social media, Trump recently listed various conflicts he claimed to have resolved, including the India-Pakistan crisis and the Abraham Accords. He also remarked, “No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!”
The nomination follows a recent meeting between Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and President Trump for lunch—the first time a Pakistani military leader has been invited to the White House under a civilian government in Islamabad.
Mushahid Hussain, former chair of Pakistan’s Senate Defence Committee, supported the nomination, stating, “Trump is good for Pakistan. If this panders to Trump’s ego, so be it. All the European leaders have been sucking up to him big time.” However, the move has not been universally applauded within Pakistan, particularly given Trump’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Talat Hussain, a prominent Pakistani television political talk show host, criticized the nomination on X, stating, “Israel’s sugar daddy in Gaza and cheerleader of its attacks on Iran isn’t a candidate for any prize.”
