Kathrine Frich
Pakistan has applauded Washington’s role in averting catastrophe.
Pakistan has applauded Washington’s role in averting catastrophe.
Finally Nominated
Pakistan has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The move follows Trump’s claimed intervention in halting a terrifying standoff between two nuclear-armed rivals.
Ceasefire Brokered After Tense Days
Between May 6 and 10, the world held its breath as India and Pakistan teetered on the edge of war.
With decades of hostility between the two nations, a bloody conflict seemed imminent, until Trump stepped in.
Trump: “A Long Night of Negotiations”
According to President Trump, the ceasefire was the result of intense, overnight negotiations led by the U.S.
“We worked tirelessly to bring both sides to the table,” Trump said on his social media platform.
Islamabad Praises U.S. Mediation
Pakistan has applauded Washington’s role in averting catastrophe.
The country, still recovering from an economic crisis and reliant on international investment, has shown strong diplomatic gratitude to its former ally.
India Denies Any U.S. Role
Despite the praise from Islamabad, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi insists there was no mediation from the United States.
New Delhi has downplayed Washington’s involvement, highlighting instead its own diplomatic approach.
Nobel Nod Sparks Global Buzz
Pakistan officially nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in “preventing nuclear war” and “promoting regional stability.”
The nomination has stirred global debate, with both critics and supporters weighing in.
Trump: “Where’s My Nobel?”
Trump, who has long claimed credit for various peace deals, ranging from the Abraham Accords to U.S.-North Korea talks, vented frustration that he hasn’t yet been recognized by the Nobel Committee.
“I deserve it more than most,” he declared.
A Strategic Lunch in Washington
On the same day as the nomination, Pakistani army chief Asim Mounir had lunch with Trump in Washington.
Their conversation reportedly included pitches for U.S. investment in Pakistan’s minerals, AI, and even cryptocurrencies.
Minerals, Money, and Mutual Gains
Mounir proposed a “mutually beneficial partnership” to Trump, dangling access to untapped mineral wealth and emerging tech sectors.
The meeting hinted at deeper strategic and economic cooperation between the nations.