Pakistan Puts Forward Trump’s Name for Nobel Peace Prize Over India-Pakistan Ceasefire Role

Pakistan has put forth a formal nomination for former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his involvement in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

The South Asian country attributed Trump’s involvement to a significant reduction in conflict earlier in the year when violence surged between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

In an official release issued on Saturday, the Pakistani government praised what it called Trump’s “decisive diplomatic efforts” during the crisis period in May.

The conflict, which centered on the disputed Kashmir region, had resulted in multiple casualties and sparked fears of an all-out war.

As per Islamabad, Trump’s mediation was key to establishing a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The agreement, which halted days of heavy artillery fire and airstrikes, officially began on May 8.

“In a period of extreme regional instability, President Trump showed remarkable strategic judgment and statesmanship, engaging diplomatically with both Islamabad and New Delhi,” the statement declared.

Pakistan emphasized that the ceasefire mediated by the U.S. helped avert a larger conflict, describing Trump’s role as proof of his dedication to peaceful diplomatic solutions.

However, the Indian government offered a contrasting version of events.

According to New Delhi, the ceasefire came through direct talks between India and Pakistan, minimizing the notion of foreign intervention.