Pakistan has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in preventing a broader war between Pakistan and India earlier this year.
A letter of recommendation, signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, was submitted to the Nobel Committee in Norway, recognizing Trump’s efforts in defusing tensions, promoting ceasefire, and raising the Kashmir issue internationally.
Formal Nomination Acknowledges Trump’s Role
The Pakistani government praised Trump’s strategic diplomacy, crediting him with helping to secure a ceasefire after deadly clashes erupted between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in April.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the government recalled India’s unprovoked and unlawful aggression, calling it a serious violation of sovereignty that led to the deaths of civilians, including women and children.
In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a measured military response intended to deter further aggression and protect national integrity.
Trump’s Diplomatic Push
During the conflict, Trump engaged diplomatically with both Islamabad and New Delhi, which helped prevent further escalation.
The statement described Trump as a “genuine peacemaker”, praising his leadership, restraint, and desire for peaceful resolution through dialogue.
The government also applauded Trump’s past offers to mediate on the Kashmir dispute, calling attention to the need for UNSC resolutions to be implemented for lasting regional peace.
Trump Reacts
In a press conference held in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump expressed his belief that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize “four or five times” already. He pointed to his role in Kosovo-Serbia peace efforts, diplomacy in Africa, and now India-Pakistan de-escalation.
“They should give me the Nobel Prize for Rwanda, Congo, Serbia-Kosovo, and especially India and Pakistan,” Trump said.
“But they won’t give it to me because I’m not a liberal.”
About the Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded for efforts in arms control, peace negotiations, promotion of democracy and human rights, and for building a more peaceful and just world, according to the official Nobel Prize website.
