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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.

Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi held  a 35-minute telephonic conversation with United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday, telling the latter that the ceasefire in May was made between New Delhi and Islamabad without any mediation by the US, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said in a video statement.

Misri quoted the Indian premier as telling Trump that “India has never accepted mediation, does not and will never do so.” He said that Modi further told Trump that the decision by India and Pakistan to halt military actions last month was made directly during talks between the armies of the two sides.

Additionally, the diplomat said that Modi made it clear to Trump that in the entire episode of the four days of military clashes between the two nuclear-armed countries in last month, issues such as the “India-US trade deal or mediation by the US between India and Pakistan” were not discussed “at no time [or] at any level”.

The Indian PM’s denial comes after the US president has multiple times reiterated that he, using the trade option, brokered the ceasefire between the two countries, which, according to him, were on the brink of a potential nuclear war last month.

Following the US president’s statement on Truth Social on May 10, in which he announced the ceasefire brokered by the US, Islamabad extended thanks to Trump, acknowledging his role in brokering the ceasefire between the two countries. 

However, India has repeatedly objected to Trump’s role in the understanding made between India and Pakistan to stop the hostilities that erupted after New Delhi launched illegitimate strikes on the night of May 6-7, targeting civilians in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam militant attack in held Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 civilians.

The Indian foreign secretary said that a meeting between Modi and Trump was scheduled on the margins of the G7 Summit but couldn’t be held when the US President returned to America early. “Subsequently, at the request of President Trump, the two leaders spoke on the phone today,” he maintained.

The diplomat said that New Delhi also made it clear that it would “respond to Pakistan’s bullet with a cannon shell”, adding that on the night of May 9, US vice president JD Vance called Modi, telling him that Pakistan “could launch a major attack on India”. 

He reiterated that the decision to halt military action was made directly between India and Pakistan, through existing channels of the two armies, adding that PM Modi stressed that “India has never accepted mediation, does not and will never do so. There is complete political consensus in India on this issue”.

United States (US) President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House today (Wednesday).

According to the president’s official schedule, the meeting will be held in the Cabinet Room and will be closed to the press.

This development marks a notable diplomatic win for Pakistan in the ongoing contest following last month’s aerial clash with India, which nearly pushed South Asia to the brink of nuclear conflict.

During his five-day official visit to the US, the Field Marshal addressed members of the Pakistani American community on Monday evening in Washington, D.C. The army chief categorically rejected Indian claims that Pakistan was behind the April 22 militant attack in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), calling it a pretext for cross-border aggression.

He accused New Delhi of seeking to establish a dangerous “new normal” of violating international borders, which Islamabad had forcefully rejected. “We would rather embrace martyrdom than accept this dishonour,” he added.

Addressing the broader regional landscape, the Field Marshal declared Pakistan’s “clear and strong” support for Iran in its war with Israel. He also backed US efforts to de-escalate the situation, stressing, “We want this war to end immediately.”

The army chief emphasised Pakistan’s gratitude for the role overseas Pakistanis play in bolstering the national economy. He dismissed concerns over brain drain, describing it instead as a “brain gain.”

One of the consequential outcomes of Munir’s visit has been the deepening of Pakistan’s counterterrorism cooperation with the US, particularly in efforts against the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) group.

Last week, Chief of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Kurilla declared Pakistan a “phenomenal partner” in the fight against IS-K, praising Islamabad’s operations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Gen. Kurilla revealed to the House Armed Services Committee that Pakistani operations, supported by US intelligence, had killed dozens of IS-K militants and captured multiple high-value individuals, including Mohammad Sharifullah, one of the masterminds of the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul that claimed the lives of 13 American troops.

“The first person Munir called was me. He said, ‘I’ve caught him ready to extradite him back to the US. Please tell the Secretary of Defence and the President’”, he added.

A video of US President Donald Trump saying that if Israel attacks Iran again, “Pakistan will totally destroy Israel” has gone viral across social media platforms. 

However, is the video real? The Current has taken a deeper look at the clips being shared on social media. 

The audio in the viral video is not real, and it has been generated with the help of Artificial intelligence (AI). 

Upon close examination, using the InVID Verification Plug-in tool, The Current noticed visual distortions and noticeable lip-sync issues around Trump’s mouth, indicating possible cloning. 

Trump is further heard saying in the video that Pakistan had also threatened the US of an attack, along with Israel.

“Pakistan has also warned Israel and the US, because Isarel has mistakenly said that Pakistan is number 2 after Iran [in its hit list]. Pakistan is fully alert with its air, land, and marine forces. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said if Israel attacks Iran again, Pakistan will totally destroy Israel. When I say Pakistan should not do that, Pakistan has no problem with us; their army is already on very high alert.

In my opinion, Pakistan should not get involved. This is Israel and Iran’s war. We need peace in the region, we need to stop the fighting, not get in the middle that’s a truth that is the smart move (sic)”

Many social media users shared Trump’s fake video, which can be seen here, here, here and here.

The claim attributed to the Pakistani defence minister that Pakistan will destroy Israel if Iran is attacked again is also fabricated. 

Speaking during a session in the National Assembly on Saturday, Asif actually said, “[…] we will protect Iran’s interests at the international level in whatever way they need. Iranians are our brothers and neighbours… their sorrow and joy, their pain and happiness is ours.” 

Conclusion: The Current found in its investigation that the entire US president’s audio in the viral video is fake and that it was created with the help of AI.

United States President Donald Trump has once again offered to arbitrate the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India on Thursday.

“I told them, India and Pakistan, they have a long-time rivalry over Kashmir, I can solve anything. I’ll be your arbitrator,” President Trump remarked while speaking to reporters before signing a bill in the White House’s East Room.

Underscoring his role in mediating between Islamabad and New Delhi during their military and diplomatic standoff in May, following the April 22 Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the US President said, “Eventually they were gonna go nuclear … and I stopped it, I called each leader … and I spoke to them and talked about trade.”

“I said, ‘You’re not trading with us if you go to war … if you’re going to start throwing nuclear weapons around,” he added.

President Trump also revealed that India is negotiating a trade deal in Washington, and a Pakistani delegation would arrive, possibly next week.

On April 22 this year, a militant attack in Pahalgam, a tourist spot in IIOJK, killed 26 tourists. New Delhi, without providing any evidence to date, blamed Islamabad for orchestrating the assault. Pakistan strongly denied the allegation and offered to allow a neutral investigation. The two neighbouring nations engaged in an 87-hour conflict before the United States brokered a ceasefire on May 10.

President Trump’s statement comes a day after US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce expressed hope that the Kashmir dispute might be resolved during his tenure.

During the weekly press briefing on Tuesday, a journalist posed a question: “After the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, President Trump offered to mediate on the Kashmir dispute. So, what kind of follow-up are we expecting? How the state department moves forward?” referring to the possibility of inviting the leadership of both countries or supporting the UN resolution on Kashmir.

In response, the spokesperson said that while she could not speak about President Trump’s intentions or plans, his actions are always “aimed at resolving long-standing international disputes.” 

“So, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that he’d want to manage something like that,” Bruce added, stating that “he is and has been the only one to bring certain people to the table to have conversations that nobody thought were possible.”.