The government of Pakistan has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his role in de-escalating tensions during the recent conflict between Pakistan and India, AFP reported on Saturday.
“The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in acknowledgment of his decisive diplomatic intervention and leadership during the recent Indo-Pakistani crisis,” Pakistani authorities announced.
Between May 6 and 10, tensions between the neighboring countries escalated, culminating in hostilities in the Pakistan-administered region of Kashmir. The flashpoint was a terrorist attack in the town of Pahalgam, located in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives. According to Indian authorities, the attack was carried out by militants opposed to India’s control over the disputed territory. On May 6, India launched a series of strikes on Pakistani targets as part of Operation Sindoor, prompting retaliatory action from Islamabad. It is estimated that approximately 50 people were killed on both sides of the conflict.
The first official announcement of the Indo-Pakistani ceasefire came from the U.S. President on May 10, with subsequent confirmation from both governments. Trump stated on social media that the ceasefire agreement was reached following “long overnight negotiations organized by the United States.”
President Trump has repeatedly asserted that he is responsible for numerous peace agreements or has contributed significantly to maintaining positive relations between various nations. As he has claimed, he should have already received four or five Nobel Peace Prizes. In his view, such recognition is warranted, among other reasons, for the ongoing peace agreement negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. He has also claimed credit for ending the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo.