Pakistan has decided to formally recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The decision follows what Islamabad describes as Trump’s decisive diplomatic intervention during the recent military standoff between Pakistan and India.
According to the Pakistani government, Trump’s efforts helped prevent a full-scale war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Islamabad credits his timely and direct communication with both capitals for easing tensions and restoring calm in the region. Pakistan also praised Trump’s offer to assist in resolving the Kashmir dispute, calling it a “sincere gesture.”
Pakistan stated that India’s recent aggression was unprovoked and violated both international law and Pakistan’s sovereignty. In response, Pakistan launched “Operation Banyan Mursous” — a calculated military countermeasure intended to restore balance and defend territorial integrity.
The government emphasized that sustainable peace in South Asia is not possible without implementing UN Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir. It urged the international community to recognize the ongoing humanitarian and security risks posed by the unresolved conflict.
Islamabad expressed hope that President Trump will continue efforts to stabilize not just South Asia, but other global hotspots as well, including Gaza and Iran. Trump, meanwhile, has claimed credit for brokering the May 10 ceasefire and recently said he deserves the Nobel Prize — though he suggested he’s unlikely to receive it, calling the award biased toward liberals.