In a dramatic diplomatic move, Pakistan has declared its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement follows his surprise mediation that halted a short but intense four-day conflict between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan in May.
President Trump, who has long expressed desire for international recognition, claimed that his intervention averted a nuclear war and saved millions of lives. Pakistani officials echoed this sentiment, praising his "strategic foresight" and "statesmanship." A statement from Islamabad described Trump as a "genuine peacemaker" committed to de-escalation through dialogue.
The development, however, has not gone uncontested. While Pakistan publicly thanked the U.S. for its role, India insists that the ceasefire was a result of bilateral military agreement without foreign mediation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's position, stating clearly that "India does not and will never accept mediation" over Kashmir.
The move by Islamabad coincided with a rare meeting between Trump and Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House. This historic gesture has raised eyebrows in South Asia, especially as Trump’s administration faces mounting criticism over its close ties with Israel amid the Iran conflict.
While Pakistani political analysts like Mushahid Hussain welcome the nomination, others argue it panders to Trump’s ego at a delicate time. Prominent journalist Talat Hussain criticized the move, citing Trump’s support for Israeli actions in Gaza and Iran as contradictory to peace-making values.
Despite the controversy, Trump remains defiant. In a recent post, he listed various global conflicts he claims to have de-escalated—including this one—and lamented, "I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do." Whether symbolic or strategic, Pakistan’s nomination may stir both admiration and outrage across diplomatic lines.
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