Pakistan Nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid India Ceasefire Claims

Islamabad, Pakistan – The government of Pakistan has announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with playing a pivotal role in last month’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Pakistani officials said Trump demonstrated quick, effective diplomacy during a tense four-day conflict, calling him a “true peacemaker” for helping reduce the threat of escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

India Rejects Claim of U.S. Mediation

India immediately rejected the narrative, asserting that it did not involve any third party in negotiating the ceasefire. Officials from New Delhi said they oppose foreign mediation, maintaining that the resolution was bilateral.

Trump, however, has repeatedly claimed credit for the ceasefire, stating he encouraged both countries to stop fighting to preserve their trade relationships with the U.S.

“I told them, ‘Stop fighting. We want to buy and sell with you,’” Trump said in a public statement last month.

Pakistan Credits Trump for De-escalation

On Friday, the Pakistani government praised Trump's leadership, saying he showed “great foresight” in initiating back-channel diplomacy with both Islamabad and New Delhi. Officials stated that Trump's intervention helped calm tensions and prevent further military confrontation.

No immediate comment was released from the U.S. government or Indian authorities in response to the nomination plans.

Conflicting Accounts of Ceasefire Role

While Pakistan agrees with the U.S. version of events, saying Trump's involvement was key to ending the skirmishes, India strongly denies that Washington played any official role.

Trump has positioned himself as a global peacemaker, often highlighting his efforts to resolve international conflicts through trade and diplomatic pressure.

Mixed Reactions in Pakistan

The proposed nomination has sparked divided opinion within Pakistan:

• Mushahid Hussain, former chair of Pakistan’s Senate Defence Committee, endorsed the idea:

  “Trump is good for Pakistan. If boosting his ego helps, so be it. European leaders have been trying to flatter him too.”

• In contrast, Maleeha Lodhi, former ambassador to the U.S., criticized the move:

  “It’s unfortunate. Trump’s support for Israel’s military actions and his praise for attacks on Iran damage Pakistan’s credibility.”

Trump’s Past Nobel Aspirations

Trump has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, frequently comparing his record to that of Barack Obama, who received the award in 2009. In 2013, Trump went as far as calling on Norway’s Nobel Committee to revoke Obama’s prize.

In a recent Truth Social post, Trump wrote:

“No matter what I do, I won’t get the prize,” while highlighting his efforts to bring peace to Gaza, Ukraine, and South Asia.

Nobel Prize Announcement Due in October

The Nobel Peace Prize is scheduled to be announced in October, and while the Pakistani government appears serious about its nomination, it remains unclear whether Trump will be officially shortlisted or recognized by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.