Trump Nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan

Jun 21, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Pakistan has officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in diffusing the India-Pakistan crisis

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Islamabad praised Trump’s decisive diplomatic intervention during the 2025 standoff, calling it vital in avoiding war

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Tensions had escalated dangerously between the two nuclear-armed nations before a ceasefire was declared in May 2025

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According to Pakistan, Trump's back-channel diplomacy helped both sides reach de-escalation talks swiftly

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Pakistan posted the announcement through its official government handle, formally nominating Trump for the global honour

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Officials said Trump's action helped prevent a potential full-scale conflict that could have had catastrophic consequences

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This marks the first time Pakistan has nominated a sitting US president for the Nobel Peace Prize

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