Islamabad: The Pakistani government has announced its intention to formally recommend former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, according to a report by Dawn.

The conflict, marked by several days of intense cross-border shelling, concluded with a ceasefire on 10 May. Pakistan credits Trump with playing a key role in de-escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, preventing what it described as a potentially catastrophic regional war.

In an official post shared on X, the Pakistani government accused India of launching “unprovoked and unlawful aggression,” claiming that the offensive violated Pakistan's sovereignty and led to the deaths of civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.

In response to what it called Indian aggression, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, which it described as a "measured, resolute, and precise military response" aimed at defending national sovereignty while minimising civilian harm.

According to the statement, at the height of the crisis, President Trump intervened diplomatically, engaging both New Delhi and Islamabad. The post praised his "strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship," asserting that his involvement led directly to a ceasefire and helped avert broader conflict.

“This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue,” the government said.

The statement also reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding position that lasting peace in South Asia is unattainable without the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions concerning Jammu and Kashmir.

The Pakistani government added that Trump’s handling of the 2025 crisis “showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building.” It further expressed hope that Trump’s “earnest efforts” would extend to other global crises, including the situation in Gaza and tensions involving Iran.

Trump has claimed that both India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following US-mediated talks and said he had urged both sides to prioritise trade over conflict.

The ceasefire was reportedly agreed during a call between Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. However, Indian officials later stated that the truce was short-lived, with Pakistan allegedly resuming cross-border firing and drone incursions within hours of the agreement.

The latest flare-up began after India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May, targeting what it identified as nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes were in retaliation for the deadly 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives, including that of a Nepali national.

The subsequent escalation saw both nations exchange fire across the Line of Control, prompting international concern before the brief ceasefire was reached.