Pakistan should be considered for Nobel Peace Prize, says former Italian PM

Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran are drawing growing international recognition, with a former Italian prime minister suggesting the country should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The proposal follows Pakistan’s reported involvement in efforts that helped open the way for a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran after weeks of heightened confrontation that had fuelled fears of a broader regional conflict.

As reactions continued to emerge, several international voices praised Islamabad for helping create an opening for dialogue at a particularly sensitive moment.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have both been mentioned in discussions surrounding Pakistan’s mediation efforts, with supporters saying their role helped prevent further escalation.

Among the latest figures to endorse that view was former Italian prime minister Paolo Gentiloni, who said Pakistan deserved recognition for helping secure the truce. His remarks added to a wider wave of international appreciation for Pakistan’s support of diplomacy during the crisis.

The ceasefire has been linked to behind-the-scenes efforts by Pakistan to encourage both sides toward talks after more than a month of conflict and rising instability across the region.

Pakistan’s role has become increasingly visible over the past 24 hours, with Islamabad also emerging as a possible venue for follow-up diplomatic engagement between US and Iranian officials.