The Pakistani government has announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing what it describes as his critical role in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan last month.
In a statement published on X, officials in Islamabad praised Trump’s “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent border tensions, claiming his involvement helped prevent further escalation between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
“President Trump displayed extraordinary foresight and statesmanship through vigorous diplomacy with both Islamabad and New Delhi, successfully de-escalating a crisis that was heading toward disaster,” the post read. “This stands as proof of his credibility as a genuine advocate for peace.”
The ceasefire, announced in May after four days of hostilities, came as a surprise to many. Trump publicly claimed credit for the development and said he had leveraged the prospect of future trade deals with both countries to push for an end to the fighting.
India, however, has rejected the claim that any third party—particularly the U.S.—acted as a mediator in the resolution, maintaining that the matter was handled bilaterally and that it does not welcome external diplomatic involvement.
There has been no immediate comment from either Washington or New Delhi regarding Pakistan’s proposed nomination.
President Trump has long expressed his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize and has criticized the Nobel Committee for past decisions, especially Barack Obama’s 2009 win, which he has frequently described as undeserved.
On Friday, he posted on Truth Social, saying, “Even if I negotiate peace between warring nations, I still won’t be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. It’s all political.”
The move to nominate Trump has sparked mixed reactions in Pakistan. Mushahid Hussain, a prominent political figure and former head of the Senate Defence Committee, expressed support, telling Reuters: “Trump is good for Pakistan. If stroking his ego gets results, so be it. Europe has been doing it for years.”
Not everyone agrees. Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S., condemned the decision as “deeply regrettable,” pointing to Trump’s vocal support for Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza and against Iran. “It undermines our national dignity,” she said on X.
Trump, who took office promising swift resolutions to conflicts like those in Ukraine and the Middle East, has yet to deliver on those pledges. Nonetheless, his supporters have continued to tout his efforts to defuse tensions globally.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner for this year will be announced in October. Whether Trump’s nomination gains any traction remains to be seen.
