ISLAMABAD, Friday, June 20, 2025 (WNP): The Government of Pakistan has announced its formal recommendation of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” in de-escalating the recent crisis between India and Pakistan.
In an official statement issued late Friday, Islamabad praised Trump’s efforts in averting a potentially catastrophic conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors following what it described as “unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression” that violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and resulted in civilian casualties, including women, children, and the elderly.
“In exercising its fundamental right to self-defense, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos — a calibrated and precise military response aimed at restoring deterrence and safeguarding national integrity, while deliberately avoiding civilian harm,” the statement said.
At the height of the crisis, President Trump engaged in intensive backchannel diplomacy with both Islamabad and New Delhi, according to the government. His “strategic foresight and statesmanship,” it added, helped secure a ceasefire and stabilize a rapidly deteriorating situation that threatened to spiral into a broader regional conflict.
“This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue,” the statement read.
The Government of Pakistan also lauded Trump for his “sincere efforts” to help resolve the decades-old Kashmir dispute, calling it the “core issue behind persistent instability in South Asia.” It reiterated that lasting peace in the region remains contingent on the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
“President Trump’s leadership during the 2025 crisis represents a continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building,” the statement asserted.
Pakistan further expressed hope that Trump’s engagement on global issues — particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the escalating tensions involving Iran — will contribute to broader regional and international stability.
If formally submitted, the nomination would mark one of the rare instances of a sitting or former U.S. president being recommended by a foreign government for the Nobel Peace Prize due to direct involvement in South Asian peace efforts.
