ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his “decisive diplomatic intervention and leadership” during the recent India-Pakistan crisis.
The Government of Pakistan in a post on X stated that the decision has been taken in view of President Trump’s decisive diplomatic intervention during the recent Pakistan-India standoff, which prevented a potential full-scale war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
The post further stated that the international community witnessed India’s unprovoked and unlawful aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and regional integrity. The Indian assault resulted in the loss of innocent lives, including women and children.
In response, and while exercising its inherent right to self-defence, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a measured, resolute military action aimed at restoring the balance of power and safeguarding regional stability.
Pakistan praised President Trump’s farsighted leadership, which facilitated crucial diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi at a critical time. The government said that Trump’s strategic mediation helped de-escalate an increasingly volatile situation.
The Government of Pakistan also appreciated President Trump’s sincere offer to mediate the Kashmir dispute, describing it as a constructive and commendable initiative. It reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir conflict remains the core issue of instability in South Asia, and sustainable peace in the region cannot be achieved without the implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions on Kashmir.
Pakistan expressed hope that President Trump would continue playing an active role in promoting regional and global peace, including addressing humanitarian crises in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, and rising tensions in Iran.
