Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize?
Shehbaz Sharif credited in US-Iran ceasefire; Nobel calls grow.
Calls for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize are gaining momentum in Pakistan and abroad following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Pakistan has been widely credited as a key mediator in the talks, with officials from both sides acknowledging Islamabad’s role in facilitating the agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump attributed his decision to agree to the ceasefire to conversations with Prime Minister Sharif and Pakistan’s Military Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. “They had requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran,” Trump said, highlighting Pakistan’s intervention as a factor in halting hostilities. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, noting that Tehran accepted the ceasefire “in response to the brotherly request of PM Sharif.”
Domestically, the recognition sparked widespread support for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Pakistan’s leadership. The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) formally suggested that both Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal Munir be considered for the award, citing their role in the ceasefire. Several cabinet ministers also expressed similar views, with IT Minister Shaza Fatima asserting that Pakistan deserved recognition “even a Nobel Peace Prize,” while Energy Minister Awais Leghari described the outcome as an achievement that “looked impossible yesterday.”
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International voices have echoed the sentiment. Former Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni suggested that Islamabad’s mediation efforts should be acknowledged at the global level, including potential consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. Such statements underline the growing recognition of Pakistan’s diplomatic role in de-escalating a tense conflict.
Pakistan’s mediation began in earnest in the third week of the conflict. On March 23, the country formally offered to host talks, and days later Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the U.S. had shared a 15-point proposal with Iran through Pakistan. The ceasefire went into effect late Tuesday, marking a temporary halt to hostilities between the two nations.
The next round of discussions between the U.S. and Iran is scheduled to take place in Islamabad on Friday, indicating that Pakistan will continue to play a central role in facilitating dialogue. Analysts suggest that the country’s involvement could further strengthen its diplomatic profile and influence in international peace efforts.
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