Pakistan has officially put forward the name of U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, applauding his leadership and timely diplomatic involvement during the 2025 India-Pakistan standoff that, according to Islamabad, helped avoid a major conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

In a statement issued on its verified social media handles, the Pakistani government credited President Trump with playing a “crucial role” in halting hostilities between India and Pakistan following the Pagalgam terror incident. It described his intervention as key to preventing a dangerous escalation.

Trump, for his part, has previously asserted that he was instrumental in brokering the peace deal between the two countries. However, India has firmly rejected the notion of outside mediation. New Delhi has maintained that any engagement with Islamabad occurred solely at Pakistan's request, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated in a recent phone conversation with Trump that no third-party role was involved.

Despite India’s position, Pakistan insisted that Trump’s discreet engagement with both sides helped pave the way for a ceasefire. “President Trump showed remarkable diplomatic acumen and statesmanship by initiating contact with both capitals during a highly volatile period,” Islamabad said. “His efforts helped avert a full-blown regional crisis.”

According to Pakistan, the chain of events began with what it called “a breach of sovereignty” by India, which it claimed resulted in civilian deaths. It said it launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos in response, calling it a “targeted and restrained military counterstrike” designed to re-establish deterrence while avoiding harm to civilians.

As the situation deteriorated, Pakistan said Trump’s quiet negotiations behind the scenes helped cool tensions and open channels of communication.

“His actions reflect a sincere commitment to conflict resolution and mark him as a true statesman in the pursuit of peace,” the statement said.

The Pakistani government also praised Trump for his previous willingness to mediate the Kashmir issue, framing it as part of a broader commitment to long-term stability in South Asia.

“Without a lasting solution to the Kashmir question in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions, genuine peace in the region will remain elusive,” the statement concluded.