Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has officially recommended U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his pivotal diplomatic role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India earlier this year.
According to reports, Islamabad acknowledged that President Trump's intervention helped prevent a full-scale war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Trump reportedly maintained active diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi, which played a key role in reducing hostilities following a serious escalation in April and May 2025.
Pakistani authorities praised Trump's leadership, recognizing his efforts as instrumental in averting a nuclear crisis in South Asia. The government also highlighted Trump's consistent interest in resolving the Kashmir dispute, describing him as a "genuine mediator" and an advocate for peace and stability in the region and the broader Middle East.
Earlier today, Trump stated, “I deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace not just in Rwanda, Congo, Serbia, and Kosovo — but most importantly, between Pakistan and India.”
Tensions had flared following an April 22 attack on local tourists in Pahalgam, after which India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and accused Pakistan of instigating cross-border violence. In response to a late-night Indian airstrike on May 6, Pakistan’s armed forces retaliated, targeting multiple Indian military installations, including a brigade headquarters and claimed downing India modern aircrafts.
On May 10, in response to Indian strikes on Pakistan airbases, Pakistan launched "Operation Bunyān Marsūs" ("Iron Wall"), striking Indian targets across several states
Later that evening, a ceasefire agreement was reached between the two nations, with the announcement made by Donald Trump in a post on social media platform X.
In subsequent diplomatic developments, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on May 17, expressing gratitude for Iran’s "sincere and brotherly diplomatic efforts" in easing regional tensions. The Prime Minister also conveyed well-wishes to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Meanwhile, in a related fallout, Turkish and Azerbaijani tourism industries faced backlash in India, with thousands of Indian tourists canceling trips in protest against what was perceived as pro-Pakistan positions by Ankara and Baku.
