Donald Trump set to be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan announced its intention to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The nomination cites Trump's role in de-escalating a conflict between India and Pakistan in May, which resulted in a surprise ceasefire.
Analysts in Pakistan suggest the nomination could be a strategic effort to influence Trump's stance on a potential joint strike with Israel against Iran.
While Pakistan credits Trump's diplomatic intervention, India asserts the ceasefire was a bilateral agreement between its own military and Pakistan's.
The decision has garnered mixed reactions within Pakistan, with some viewing it as a pragmatic move and others criticizing it due to Trump's broader foreign policy positions.
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