The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend United States (US) President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for “his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis,” a move that has sparked mixed reactions on social media.

The recommendation comes hours after the US president, in a post on Truth Social on Friday, announced that he has arranged, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a wonderful treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in their war, “which was known for violent bloodshed and deaths”.

 

“I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this. I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan. I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo. I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping peace between Egypt and Ethiopia, and I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for doing the Abraham Accords in the Middle East… I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize, no matter what I do,” reads Trump’s post.

 

 

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) earlier Saturday, the government of Pakistan said, “The international community bore witness to unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly.” 

 

The post further read, “In exercising its fundamental right to self-defence, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a measured, resolute, and precise military response, carefully executed to re-establish deterrence and defend its territorial integrity while consciously avoiding civilian harm.”

 

The post noted that at a moment of heightened regional turbulence, the US president demonstrated “great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship” through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi.

 

Additionally, it said that President Trump de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire, “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 intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue,” the post read.

 

The Government of Pakistan acknowledges and greatly admires President Trump’s “sincere offers to help resolve the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan”, an issue that lies at the heart of regional instability. 

 

“Durable peace in South Asia would remain elusive until the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir,” it emphasised.

 

The post concluded by saying that President Trump’s leadership during the 2025 Pakistan-India crisis manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building.

 

“Pakistan remains hopeful that his earnest efforts will continue to contribute towards regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating escalation involving Iran,” read the post.

 

The recommendation for Trump's Nobel Peace Prize sparked mixed reactions on social media platforms, with some praising the government for making a smart move amid rising tensions in the Middle East, following Israel's illegal attacks on Iran, while others are not pleased with the decision.

 

“A smart and strategic move by the Government of Pakistan. Recognizing moments that shape peace, not just people. This nomination speaks more about Pakistan’s vision than Trump’s virtue. Well played on the global chessboard,” a user wrote on X.

 

“President Trump is the greatest peacemaker in the history of mankind,” another user said. One of the users opined, “Finally, a President that actually deserves it.”

 

A user said, “Trump the peacemaker! Peace through strength! Very good of Pakistan to step up and do this. And very well deserved by Trump!”

 

Others expressed displeasure with the government’s decision. One person opined, “Nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize mocks justice, peace, and integrity. His legacy fuels division, violence, and global instability — not peace.”

 

 

Another user called the government decision “irrational”. The user wrote, “I have lost the words. Is this the comedy or a drama script? Cause it does not sound rational at all.”

 

 

“That’s it. I’m off to watch the family guy. It’s more realistic (sic),” said one of the users.