The government of Pakistan has formally nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent military escalation between India and Pakistan. The nomination comes days after Trump hosted Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, at the White House for a private luncheon – an unusual move highlighting renewed military-to-military dialogue between the two nations.
The announcement was made on X by the Pakistan government: “Government of Pakistan Recommends President Donald J. Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis.”
According to Pakistani officials, President Trump played a crucial role in averting further conflict following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 civilians. The attack triggered a four-day military confrontation along the Line of Control (LoC), with both nations engaging in cross-border shelling before agreeing to a ceasefire on May 10.
While the terms of the ceasefire remain undisclosed, Pakistani authorities credit US involvement – specifically Trump’s diplomatic outreach – with de-escalating the situation and preventing a potential nuclear standoff. General Munir, who has since been elevated to the rank of Field Marshal, reportedly advocated for Trump’s Nobel nomination, commending his efforts in stabilizing regional tensions.
The luncheon between Trump and Munir, held on June 18, marks one of the highest-level military engagements between the US and Pakistan in recent years. Details of their conversation have not been made public, but sources suggest discussions focused on regional security, counterterrorism cooperation, and crisis resolution.
President Trump, for his part, has publicly expressed confidence in his contribution to peace efforts, stating, “I stopped a nuclear conflict.” The White House has not yet issued an official statement regarding the Nobel nomination.
India, however, has rejected claims of third-party mediation. PN Narendra Modi has said that the ceasefire was achieved through direct military-to-military communication with Pakistan and assert that no external party was involved in the process. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated that all matters with Pakistan remain bilateral.
Despite the differing narratives, Pakistan’s Nobel nomination of Trump marks a significant diplomatic gesture and underscores Islamabad’s effort to reframe U.S. involvement as central to peace-building in South Asia.
