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News18
14 hours ago
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Pakistan's 'Puff Peace'! Islamabad Officially Nominates Trump For Nobel
Last Updated: Pakistan credits the US President's intervention with averting a potentially catastrophic conflict with India. New Delhi has repeatedly denied any US role in the de-escalation The government of Pakistan has officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising his 'decisive diplomatic engagement and leadership" during the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis. Islamabad credits Trump's intervention with averting a potentially catastrophic conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. This recommendation was released on Friday, June 20, 2025, following a period of intense cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan in May 2025. According to Pakistan's statement, the crisis began with what it described as 'unprovoked and unlawful" Indian aggression that violated Pakistani sovereignty and led to civilian casualties. In response, Pakistan launched 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos", which was characterised as a measured military action to re-establish deterrence. The statement claims that as tensions escalated, it was President Trump's back-channel diplomacy and strategic foresight that facilitated a ceasefire agreement on May 10, preventing a broader war. Pakistan's government praised Trump's efforts as a watershed moment for regional peace, underscoring his role as a genuine peacemaker. The nomination follows a rare meeting between US President Donald Trump and Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, at the White House on Wednesday, June 18. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly confirmed that the President hosted Munir following the latter's advocacy for Trump's Nobel nomination, crediting him with averting a nuclear confrontation. During this meeting, Trump claimed credit for stopping the war between India and Pakistan, stating, 'They were going at it; they are both nuclear countries. I got it stopped." India has consistently denied any US role in de-escalating the tensions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone call with President Trump on Tuesday, June 17, clarified that the ceasefire was achieved through direct communication channels between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, without any external mediation. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri reiterated India's stance, emphasising that New Delhi has never accepted and will never accept third-party mediation in its relations with Pakistan. The crisis was triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, to which India responded with retaliatory strikes on terror establishments in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of 'Operation Sindoor".
India Today
17 hours ago
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- India Today
Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan government has formally nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his 'decisive diplomatic engagement and pivotal leadership' during the 2025 India-Pakistan crisis, which it credits with preventing a potentially catastrophic conflict between the two nuclear-armed a formal statement posted on the government's verified account, Islamabad praised Trump for what it called a critical intervention that led to a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, preventing what could have escalated into a full-scale regional Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship by engaging both Islamabad and New Delhi at a critical moment. "His efforts led to a ceasefire that averted a catastrophic conflict,' the statement said. Pakistan said the crisis began with what it described as 'unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression' that violated its sovereignty and caused significant civilian casualties. In response, Islamabad launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, described as a 'measured and precise military response' aimed at restoring deterrence while minimizing harm to tensions rose rapidly, Pakistan claimed it was Trump's 'back-channel diplomacy' that helped de-escalate the situation and restore calm.'This intervention is a testament to President Trump's role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue,' the statement also lauded Trump for his repeated offers to mediate the Kashmir dispute, calling his involvement a 'sincere commitment to durable peace in South Asia.''True peace in the region would remain out of reach without the resolution of the Kashmir conflict in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions," the Pakistani government InMust Watch
Express Tribune
2 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Pakistan always prioritises peace over war: DG ISPR
Listen to article Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), has underscored the critical role students play as the frontline force in Pakistan's information war during a special session at the Saylani IT programme in Karachi. The DG ISPR praised the students for their engagement and responsiveness to the nation's security challenges on Thursday. He highlighted the recent success of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos as a significant victory for peace, reaffirming Pakistan's long-standing commitment to prioritising peace over conflict. During the session, students asked insightful questions about Pakistan's internal and external security environment. The DG ISPR emphasised that the country's armed forces remain disciplined and professional, steadfastly fulfilling their constitutional duties and orders from the state. Read : Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos: Pakistan counters India's Operation Sindoor The Pakistan Army spokesperson added that Pakistan will continue to act as a net stabiliser in the region. Students expressed their readiness to sacrifice everything for the protection of their homeland, affirming that no matter the front, they stand firmly behind the Pakistan Army, which they regard as the nation's identity and strength. The session concluded with students appreciating the interaction and expressing hope for more such engagements in the future. Pakistan 'always lives on,' they declared. Yesterday, DG ISPR, addressed students at Jinnah University for Women in Karachi, praising their role in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos during the recent conflict with India. In his address, the DG ISPR highlighted how the nation, particularly students, played a vital part in dismantling India's strategic assumptions. Read more: Peace is our priority but will respond more strongly if provoked: DG ISPR He reaffirmed Pakistan's steadfast commitment to its territories, calling Kashmir the 'jugular vein' of Pakistan and emphasising the deep religious, cultural, and traditional ties binding the people of Balochistan to the country. Lieutenant General Sharif Chaudhry also assured that no external force, including a small number of militants from India, could damage Pakistan's relationship with Balochistan. Meanwhile, in Washington, US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the White House. The two leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). They also exchanged views on regional security issues, including counter-terrorism, the recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. President Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State Senator Marco Rubio and US Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs Steve Witkoff. Field Marshal Munir was joined by Pakistan's National Security Advisor.
Express Tribune
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan delegation visits UK after New York talks on India conflict
Listen to article A high-level Pakistani delegation led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has arrived in the United Kingdom following what officials described as "successful" diplomatic engagements in New York over last month's military standoff with India. The nine-member group held talks with United Nations representatives, diplomats from member states and senior US officials in an effort to present Pakistan's narrative on the recent India-Pakistan conflict and advocate for peace in South Asia. Wrapped up a pivotal peace mission leading Pakistan's high-level delegation in New York @PakistanUN_NY @PakinNY and Washington DC @PakinUSA. Grateful to Team Pakistan, your dedication was critical to our success. We stood for dialogue, dignity, and a just future. Truth and… — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 7, 2025 The latest military escalation between the India and Pakistan was triggered by an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on April 22, when 26 civilians were killed in Pahalgam. India blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the attack, calling it terrorism—an accusation strongly denied by Islamabad. The claim led to Indian military strikes inside Pakistan, sparking days of intense cross-border hostilities between the two neighbours. READ MORE: Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos: Pakistan counters India's Operation Sindoor 'Our message was clear – Pakistan seeks peace and wants all issues, including the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty, resolved through dialogue,' former foreign secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani, a member of the delegation, said in London. Speaking to a local news channel, lawmaker Khurram Dastgir stressed the regional impact of the water dispute and called for the restoration of the 1960 World Bank-mediated treaty, which India suspended in April. 'We explained to US officials that India's suspension of the treaty endangers the livelihood of 240 million people and undermines the region's stability,' he said. Dastgir stressed that the water dispute is a matter of survival for Pakistan, asserting the country would not compromise on it. He pointed out that the Americans initially assumed the ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump required no further involvement. "Our mission was to make them understand that intervention is necessary as India wants neither a neutral inquiry nor talks," Dastgir said. Senator Sherry Rehman, another member of the group, said the focus of the mission was to advocate for peace and ensure the water treaty and Kashmir issue remain on the international agenda. In the UK, the delegation is expected to meet senior British officials to highlight Pakistan's stance on the conflict and its broader implications. British foreign secretary David Lammy recently visited both Islamabad and New Delhi following the ceasefire. 'We want stability, but recognise the fragility of the situation, particularly in the context of terrorism,' Lammy said, referring to concerns over security in the region. He did not disclose details of discussions with Indian leaders. Also read: South Asia at brink over Kashmir and Indus Water Treaty, Bilawal warns US lawmakers Islamabad maintains that New Delhi is denying Kashmiris their right to self-determination and has urged India to implement UN Security Council resolutions. India, in turn, accuses Pakistan of supporting armed militants in the region – a charge Pakistan denies. Earlier, Bilawal urged Donald Trump to mediate efforts to ease escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. In an interview with AFP, the former foreign minister called on Washington to push New Delhi towards comprehensive talks with Islamabad. While noting Pakistan's willingness to discuss terrorism, Bilawal said the Kashmir dispute must remain central to any meaningful dialogue. Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari who is leading a multi-party delegation to the US tells AFP in an interview that India's so-called 'new normal' is very dangerous for the region and the world because by removing the onus of providing proof the Indians have sharply… — omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) June 6, 2025 Read more: India laying ground for 'first nuclear water war', says Bilawal He cautioned against India's use of terrorism as a pretext for military escalation, warning that such actions threaten regional stability and endanger the lives of over 1.7 billion people in South Asia. Speaking separately to Chinese media, Bilawal accused India of undermining peace through unilateral actions and cross-border aggression. He also encouraged the Pakistani diaspora in the US to unite in promoting peace and contributing to mutual progress.
News18
05-06-2025
- Politics
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'Pakistan Is Nothing Without China': Owaisi Flags TRF Omission In UNSC's Pahalgam Resolution
Last Updated: Asaduddin Owaisi said Pakistan is "nothing without China" and accused it of spreading lies about India. Owaisi further stated that the ceasefire proposal was agreed upon by India. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who was part of the delegation of MPs that toured Saudi Arabia and other countries, on Thursday said Pakistan is nothing without China's support. In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18, Owaisi also said the delegation he was a part of tried to expose Pakistan's lies and its misinformation campaign at the international forum. 'I tried to expose Pakistan's lies and their misinformation campaign against India," Owaisi said. 'It has become clear, without China, Pakistan is nothing. They are handicapped without China's support," he added. Speaking on his delegation's mission, Owaisi said, 'We also explained how Pakistan, with help from China, blocked the naming of The Resistance Front (TRF) in the United Nations Security Council resolution on the Pahalgam terror attack." On April 25, the UNSC condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the 'strongest terms" and reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the 'most serious" threats to international peace and security. Days later, the UNSC refused to mention TRF in its six-monthly report to the Sanctions Committee, even after India's repeated submissions. Later, it was known that a Chinese diplomat, who led the South and Central Asia group, onboarded Pakistan's requests and mentioned the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Majeed Brigade. Owaisi, during his conversation with CNN-News18, also mentioned Pakistan's fake propaganda of claiming military operation victory over India, and said, 'Pakistan's Field Marashal, Asim Munir, failed to produce an original painting, and thus he showcased an earlier painting of a Chinese drill, trying to pass it off as a display of operations against India." Asim Munir was recently mocked for presenting a framed painting, which showed a striking resemblance to an alleged Chinese military exercise, as a gift to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a high-profile dinner event. The painting was gifted as a depiction of Pakistan's so-called military operation against India. However, sharp-eyed users were quick to point out that the image bore a striking resemblance to a four-year-old photograph from a Chinese military exercise. Several users claimed that the image was lifted directly from publicly available visuals of the Chinese People's Liberation Army drills, raising questions about the authenticity of Pakistan's portrayal of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. WHAT OWAISI SAID ON INDIA-PAKISTAN CEASEFIRE Amid the recent controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's 'surrender" remark, Owaisi, while speaking to CNN-News18, said Pakistan's DGMO spoke to the Indian authorities, and it was only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission that the ceasefire was agreed upon. 'The suggestion for a ceasefire came after Pakistan's DGMO spoke to ours. Our DGMO, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's permission, agreed," Owaisi said. 'But I was saddened that this decision wasn't announced by our own political leadership — instead, we heard it via a tweet by the US President. That was hard to accept," he added, commenting on Donald Trump's claims of mediating between India and Pakistan. Owaisi's delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda, included BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak and Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu and Ghulam Nabi Azad, and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. During their visit, the delegation briefed international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor', highlighting the broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Asaduddin Owaisi india pakistan conflict Operation Sindoor pahalgam terror attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 05, 2025, 13:53 IST News india 'Pakistan Is Nothing Without China': Owaisi Flags TRF Omission In UNSC's Pahalgam Resolution
