Pakistan's Bold Nomination: Trump for Nobel Peace Prize?

Pakistan announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his involvement in defusing the tension between India and Pakistan earlier this year. The proposal comes as part of an effort to acknowledge Trump's diplomatic intervention, which resulted in a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

While Pakistani officials extol Trump's mediating efforts, which they claim averted a potential nuclear confrontation, skepticism arises regarding his support for Israel's actions, which have escalated regional tensions. The move also aims to persuade Trump to resist joining Israel against Iran's nuclear ambitions, a stance that Pakistan firmly opposes.

Despite varying opinions, with some Pakistani analysts criticizing the proposal, the nomination highlights Islamabad's strategic diplomatic efforts. However, it also risks complicating U.S.-India relations and disrupting American policy in South Asia, especially concerning the Kashmir issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)