Pakistan Nominates Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Citing Role in India-Pakistan Conflict De-escalation

 June 21, 2025 – The Government of Pakistan today formally announced its decision to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Islamabad cited his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the recent India-Pakistan crisis as the primary reason for the prestigious nomination.

The announcement was made via a post on Pakistan's official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) and was widely picked up by Pakistani and international media. Pakistan's statement praised Trump for demonstrating "great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi," which it claims "de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire and averting a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond."

This nomination comes shortly after Trump himself publicly expressed his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for several reasons, including his "work on India and Pakistan." On Friday, Trump told reporters, "I should have gotten it four or five times," adding, "They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals." He further elaborated on Truth Social that he "won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan" or for his efforts in other conflicts.

Context of the India-Pakistan Crisis: The crisis Pakistan refers to escalated following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in India-administered Kashmir. India responded with precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Pakistan then attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10, leading to intense exchanges.

India's Stance on Mediation: While Pakistan credits Trump with a pivotal role in securing a ceasefire, India has consistently denied any third-party mediation in the de-escalation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a 35-minute telephonic conversation with President Trump earlier this week, reportedly "clearly" conveyed that there was no external involvement in the ceasefire talks between India and Pakistan. India maintains that the cessation of hostilities was a result of direct military-to-military talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries on May 10, with Pakistan initiating the proposal.

Pakistan's Broader Justification: Beyond the immediate de-escalation, Pakistan's nomination statement also highlighted Trump's "sincere offers" to help resolve the long-standing Kashmir dispute, asserting that "durable peace in South Asia would remain elusive until the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir." It also noted that Trump's leadership "manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building."

The nomination adds another layer to the complex diplomatic landscape, particularly given India's firm stance against third-party involvement in its bilateral issues with Pakistan.