Pakistan Under Fire for Nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
The Pakistani government, along with its influential military leadership, has come under intense scrutiny and criticism following its formal recommendation of US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This move has sparked widespread outrage, especially in light of the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Diplomatic Move Amid Rising Tensions
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar submitted a letter to the Nobel Committee in Norway, praising Trump’s “decisive diplomatic intervention” during the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. However, the timing of this nomination—coming shortly after Trump authorized attacks on Iran's Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites—has ignited a wave of backlash across social media platforms.
Public Outcry and Accusations of Hypocrisy
On social media, critics accused Pakistan’s government of appeasing an external power at the expense of national and Muslim interests. One Twitter user sarcastically warned, “Pakistanis, beware! After the attack on Iran, PM Shehbaz might not only award Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, but also other national honors.”
Veteran voices further highlighted the irony and contradictions. Journalist Ameer Abbas referenced past comments by PML-N’s Khawaja Saad Rafique, who had likened Trump to historical tyrants such as Genghis Khan and Hitler, questioning how the same government could now endorse Trump for a peace accolade.
Political analyst Raheeq Abbasi condemned the nomination, pointing out Trump’s repeated vetoes of Gaza ceasefire resolutions and citing widespread global protests against him for alleged war crimes. Abbasi asked, “Is there no sense of honour left?”
Military’s Role and National Betrayal Narrative
The criticism transcended political lines, with many attributing the decision to the influence of Pakistan’s military establishment. Retired Major Asim claimed that the military elite were ready to “sell out the nation whenever they please.” Another user, Jarjees Ahmad, denounced the nomination as a “supreme level of hypocrisy,” highlighting the contradiction in nominating a figure involved in Palestinian suffering while professing solidarity with Iran.
Aamir Khan summarized the sentiment, exclaiming, “What greater betrayal could there be to Muslims, our country, and the people of Pakistan?”
Official Silence Amid Rising Discontent
Despite the uproar, the Pakistani government has yet to issue an official response addressing the widespread condemnation of its decision to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
