Islamabad, Pakistan – The Government of Pakistan has officially announced its formal recommendation of former United States President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination is in recognition of what Islamabad has termed his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” in de-escalating a severe military crisis between Pakistan and India in May 2025, which many feared could have spiraled into a nuclear conflict.
The official statement, released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and disseminated through its official social media channels, lauded Mr. Trump’s role in brokering a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. According to the Pakistani government, his timely and forceful diplomacy was instrumental in averting a catastrophic war in the South Asian subcontinent.
“At a moment of heightened regional turbulence, President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi,” the statement read. “This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue.”
The nomination follows a recent meeting between President Trump and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at which the security situation in the region was reportedly a key topic of discussion.
The crisis in May 2025, the details of which remain contentious, saw a rapid and dangerous escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan. Both nations have a long history of conflict, particularly over the disputed territory of Kashmir.
While the Pakistani government has hailed Mr. Trump’s involvement as a crucial turning point that led to the cessation of hostilities, the move has generated a mixed reaction both domestically and internationally. Supporters in Pakistan have praised the nomination as a pragmatic acknowledgment of Mr. Trump’s transactional and often unorthodox approach to foreign policy, which they argue produced tangible results in this instance.
However, critics within Pakistan and abroad have pointed to the controversial nature of Mr. Trump’s presidency and questioned the timing and motivation behind the recommendation. Some analysts suggest it may be an attempt by Islamabad to curry favor with a potential future US administration, while others have raised concerns about bestowing such an honor on a figure who has often been accused of divisive rhetoric.
The Indian government has yet to issue a formal response to the announcement.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which is responsible for selecting the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, maintains a strict policy of not commenting on nominations, which can be made by a wide range of individuals, including heads of state and government, members of national assemblies, and university professors. The nomination process for the 2026 prize will officially close on January 31, 2026, with the laureate announced in October of that year.
