Pakistan to Recommend Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Over Crisis Mediation Role
Islamabad : The Government of Pakistan has officially announced its decision to recommend the U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, lauding his pivotal role in de-escalating the recent India-Pakistan crisis. The announcement came via a formal government statement issued late Friday, acknowledging Trump’s diplomatic efforts in preventing a potential large-scale conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
According to the statement, the international community witnessed what Pakistan termed “unprovoked and unlawful” aggression by India, which it said constituted a serious breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty. The government underscored the tragic toll of the aggression, citing the loss of innocent civilian lives, including women, children, and the elderly. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, described as a calibrated and restrained military operation aimed at restoring deterrence while avoiding civilian harm.
The statement praised President Trump’s timely diplomatic engagement, noting his interaction with both Islamabad and New Delhi at a time of high regional tension. “President Trump demonstrated strategic foresight and statesmanship,” the statement read, adding that his efforts were instrumental in brokering a ceasefire and halting a rapidly escalating conflict that could have endangered millions in South Asia and beyond.
Pakistan also acknowledged Trump’s longstanding willingness to mediate on the Kashmir dispute, describing his offers as “sincere” and essential for long-term regional peace. “Durable peace in South Asia would remain elusive without implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir,” the government asserted, reiterating its stance on the disputed region.
The government said President Trump’s role in the 2025 crisis reflected his legacy of “pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building.” It further expressed hope that his contributions would extend to other global hotspots, particularly the Middle East, citing ongoing concerns in Gaza and the broader Iranian crisis.
