Pakistan proposes Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize over Indo-Pak ceasefire role

The Pakistani government has put forth the name of US President Donald Trump as its official nominee for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic role in calming the high-stakes India-Pakistan standoff of 2025. The proposal credits Trump’s involvement as instrumental in stopping what could have turned into a devastating conflict between the two nuclear powers.

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In a public announcement, Pakistan commended Trump’s "exceptional diplomatic judgement" and "timely engagement" with both Indian and Pakistani leadership, which it claims led to a formal ceasefire. According to Islamabad, tensions escalated following what it alleges was an unprovoked Indian offensive, prompting a retaliatory military response under Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, aimed at deterrence with minimal civilian impact.

Pakistan believes it was Trump’s quiet intervention behind the scenes that created the space for dialogue and de-escalation. It called his actions reflective of "true statesmanship" and a "commitment to peaceful conflict resolution."

On the other hand, India has firmly dismissed the suggestion that any foreign government played a part in brokering peace. Indian officials stated that the ceasefire was reached through direct bilateral discussions, initiated after a formal outreach from Islamabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a recent conversation with Trump, reiterated that India does not accept third-party mediation on bilateral matters.

Pakistan, however, continued to praise Trump’s repeated willingness to mediate in the Kashmir issue, saying that sustainable peace in South Asia cannot be achieved without addressing it through the framework of UN resolutions.