In an unexpected move, Pakistan’s government has officially put forward former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his critical diplomatic role in calming the recent India-Pakistan standoff.
According to a post from the Government of Pakistan’s official X account, the world watched as India carried out “unprovoked and unlawful aggression,” which violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and caused the deaths of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a calculated military move aimed at restoring deterrence and protecting its borders, the post explained, while making sure civilian areas were not harmed.
During this tense period, the statement credited Trump for stepping in with “strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship.”
His direct talks with both Islamabad and New Delhi helped defuse a dangerous confrontation and secure a ceasefire that prevented what could have been a devastating war between two nuclear powers.
“The Government of Pakistan also acknowledges and greatly admires President Trump’s sincere offers to help resolve the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan, an issue that lies at the heart of regional instability,” the statement added, stressing that lasting peace in South Asia hinges on implementing UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir.
Pakistan praised Trump’s diplomatic efforts as a continuation of his legacy of “pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building,” and expressed hope that his influence will also help stabilize other global flashpoints like Gaza and Iran.