Pakistan Proposes Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
In a surprising move, the Pakistan government has formally recommended former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his diplomatic efforts during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
Background of the India-Pakistan Conflict
The tensions escalated sharply following a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. India responded with targeted strikes on terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, leading to heightened hostilities lasting four days.
These military engagements finally concluded after talks between the Directors General of Military Operations from both countries on May 10, leading to a mutual agreement to cease hostilities.
Pakistan Credits Trump for De-escalation
Pakistan’s announcement, posted on social media, hailed Trump’s role as a decisive diplomatic intervention that helped prevent further escalation. The government highlighted that at a time of “heightened regional turbulence,” President Trump exhibited “strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship” by engaging diplomatically with both Islamabad and New Delhi.
According to the Pakistan government, Trump’s intervention secured a ceasefire, effectively averting a broader conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors — a scenario that could have had devastating consequences across the region and beyond.
Contested Narratives: India’s Response
While Pakistan praises Trump’s role, India maintains that its robust military action compelled Pakistan to call for an end to hostilities. Trump himself has repeatedly claimed credit for stopping a full-scale war between the two nations, an assertion New Delhi disputes.
Trump’s Diplomatic Legacy and Future Hopes
Pakistan’s statement further acknowledged Trump’s expressed willingness to assist in resolving the long-standing issue of Jammu and Kashmir. It framed his leadership during the 2025 crisis as a continuation of his pragmatic diplomacy and peace-building efforts.
The government expressed hope that Trump’s “earnest efforts” would continue to foster stability not only in South Asia but also amid ongoing international crises in West Asia, including the humanitarian challenges in Gaza and tensions involving Iran.
Trump’s Reaction
Despite his role, Trump lamented publicly that he had not received a Nobel Peace Prize for his interventions, which he also cited in conflicts involving Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran.
What Comes Next?
The formal nomination by Pakistan sets the stage for a deliberation process by the Nobel Committee, where the impact of Trump’s diplomatic engagement will be analyzed alongside other global peace efforts. Whether this nomination advances, it has certainly reignited conversations about the role of external actors in South Asia’s complex geopolitics.