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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan in political turmoil over Donald Trump's nobel bid after US and Israel bomb Iran's Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz facilities
Multiple political leaders and civil society voices in Pakistan have criticised the government's decision to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The criticism grew louder after the U.S., alongside Israel, carried out airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The nomination letter had already been submitted by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. It praised Trump's role in de-escalating tensions during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. However, opposition leaders now argue that the developments in Iran completely contradict the principles of peace. Political leaders strongly oppose government move Veteran JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman openly condemned the nomination, calling Trump's actions the opposite of peaceful. Speaking at a gathering in Murree, he criticised the government's quick decision following Trump's lunch meeting with Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir. 'How can support for Israeli attacks be seen as a mark of peace?' he questioned. Former Senator Mushahid Hussain echoed this, accusing Trump of being influenced by Israeli leadership and labelling the Iran strike 'an illegal war.' He demanded that the nomination be 'reviewed, rescinded, and revoked.' PTI lawmaker Ali Muhammad Khan also responded with a direct call to 'reconsider,' highlighting U.S. complicity in Gaza. Statements continued to pour in from other political parties and public figures. PTI's think-tank head Raoof Hasan described the nomination as 'a source of shame,' while Afrasiab Khattak criticised what he called 'sycophancy' in diplomacy. Jamaat-i-Islami's Naeemur Rehman said the move hurt Pakistan's 'national dignity.' Public figures join chorus of disapproval Former diplomat Maleeha Lodhi stated that the nomination did not reflect public sentiment, while journalist Mariana Baabar remarked that the country's image had taken a hit. Author Fatima Bhutto questioned whether the nomination would now be withdrawn, summing up the mood on social media. With mounting criticism across political and public spheres, pressure is building on Pakistan's government to formally withdraw Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pak politicians urge government to reconsider Trump's Nobel Prize nomination
Several Pakistani politicians and notable figures have asked the government to reconsider its decision to recommend President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize after the US bombed Iran's three nuclear government, in a surprise move on Friday, announced that it would nominate Trump for the prestigious award due to his peacemaking efforts during the recent India-Pakistan letter of recommendation, signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has already been sent to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Norway. But the decision came under scrutiny after the US bombed Iran's Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites, joining Israel to dent Tehran's nuclear Dawn newspaper reported that some leading politicians demanded the government review its decision in light of the latest development. Veteran politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who heads the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), demanded that the government rescind its decision.'President Trump's claim of peace has proven to be false; the proposal for the Nobel Prize should be withdrawn,' Fazl told workers at a party meeting in Murree on said that Trump's recent meeting and lunch with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir 'pleased Pakistani rulers so much' that they recommended nominating the US president for the Nobel has supported the Israeli attacks on Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Iran. How can this be a sign of peace?' Fazl questioned.'With the blood of Afghans and Palestinians on America's hands, how can he claim to be a proponent of peace?'Trump had campaigned for office as a 'peacemaker' who would use his negotiating skills to quickly end wars in Ukraine and Gaza, but both conflicts are still raging five months into his senator Mushahid Hussain wrote on X: 'Since Trump is no longer a potential peacemaker, but a leader who has willfully unleashed an illegal war, Pakistan government must now review, rescind and revoke his Nobel nomination!'He said Trump had been 'trapped by (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin )Netanyahu and the Israeli war lobby, committing (the" biggest blunder of his presidency'. 'Trump will now end up presiding over the decline of America!'Trump 'engaged in deception and betrayed his own promise not to start new wars', Mushahid said in another post, strongly condemning the US attacks on Iran. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Ali Muhammad Khan wrote 'reconsider' on his X account, highlighting the 'US attack on Iran and continuous US support of Israeli killings in Gaza'.In a separate post, the Opposition PTI condemned the 'unprovoked' US strikes and voiced 'total support' for Iran's Hasan, head of PTI's political think-tank, said the government's decision was now a 'cause of unmitigated shame and embarrassment for those who were instrumental in making the choice'.'That's why it is said that legitimacy can neither be bought nor gifted,' said Hasan, as he took a jibe at the also denounced the US' 'total disregard for international covenants' through attacks on senator Afrasiab Khattak said, 'The sycophancy adopted by the Pakistani ruling elite in nominating President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize is not part of normative conduct in international diplomacy.''It was most embarrassing to announce the nomination hours before Trump ordered to bomb Iranian nuclear sites,' the veteran politician noted. Jamaat-i-Islami chief Naeemur Rehman has said the decision 'undermines our national dignity and grace'.Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's former ambassador to the US, termed the move 'unfortunate' and said it did not reflect the public's journalist Mariana Baabar, in a post on X, said that 'today Pakistan does not look too good either', sharing the government's post announcing its intention to nominate Trump for the and activist Fatima Bhutto asked: 'Will Pakistan withdraw its nomination for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize?'Tune InMust Watch
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pak politicians, others ask govt to review Trump's Nobel Prize nomination
Several Pakistani politicians and notable figures have asked the government to reconsider its decision to recommend President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize after the US bombed Iran's three nuclear sites. The government, in a surprise move on Friday, announced that it would nominate Trump for the prestigious award due to his peacemaking efforts during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. A letter of recommendation, signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has already been sent to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Norway. But the decision came under scrutiny after the US bombed Iran's Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites, joining Israel to dent Tehran's nuclear programme. The Dawn newspaper reported that some leading politicians demanded the government review its decision in light of the latest development. Veteran politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who heads the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), demanded that the government rescind its decision. President Trump's claim of peace has proven to be false; the proposal for the Nobel Prize should be withdrawn, Fazl told workers at a party meeting in Murree on Sunday. He said that Trump's recent meeting and lunch with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir pleased Pakistani rulers so much that they recommended nominating the US president for the Nobel Prize. "Trump has supported the Israeli attacks on Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Iran. How can this be a sign of peace? Fazl questioned. With the blood of Afghans and Palestinians on America's hands, how can he claim to be a proponent of peace? Trump had campaigned for office as a peacemaker who would use his negotiating skills to quickly end wars in Ukraine and Gaza, but both conflicts are still raging five months into his presidency. Former senator Mushahid Hussain wrote on X: Since Trump is no longer a potential peacemaker, but a leader who has willfully unleashed an illegal war, Pakistan government must now review, rescind and revoke his Nobel nomination!
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Pakistani politicians, others ask government to review Trump's nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
ISLAMABAD: Several Pakistani politicians and notable figures have asked the government to reconsider its decision to recommend President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize after the US bombed Iran's three nuclear sites. The government, in a surprise move on Friday, announced that it would nominate Trump for the prestigious award due to his peacemaking efforts during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. A letter of recommendation, signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, has already been sent to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Norway. But the decision came under scrutiny after the US bombed Iran's Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites, joining Israel to dent Tehran's nuclear programme. The Dawn newspaper reported that some leading politicians demanded the government review its decision in light of the latest development. Veteran politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who heads the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), demanded that the government rescind its decision. "President Trump's claim of peace has proven to be false; the proposal for the Nobel Prize should be withdrawn," Fazl told workers at a party meeting in Murree on Sunday. He said that Trump's recent meeting and lunch with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir "pleased Pakistani rulers so much" that they recommended nominating the US president for the Nobel Prize. "Trump has supported the Israeli attacks on Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Iran. How can this be a sign of peace?" Fazl questioned. "With the blood of Afghans and Palestinians on America's hands, how can he claim to be a proponent of peace?" Trump had campaigned for office as a "peacemaker" who would use his negotiating skills to quickly end wars in Ukraine and Gaza, but both conflicts are still raging five months into his presidency. Former senator Mushahid Hussain wrote on X: "Since Trump is no longer a potential peacemaker, but a leader who has willfully unleashed an illegal war, Pakistan government must now review, rescind and revoke his Nobel nomination!"
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Trump's nomination for peace prize: Fazl urges govt to withdraw its proposal
MURREE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan Fazal Group (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said that US President Trump's claim of being a standard-bearer of peace has proved false; therefore, Pakistani government should withdraw its proposal seeking his nomination for Nobel peace prize. Addressing a party meeting here, he said the blood of Afghanis and the Palestinians is flowing on America's hands; how can it be a proponent of peace. Fazl said the situation in the region is currently worrisome, as an economic war going on in the world at the moment. JUI-F chief said when the Chinese economy was booming in the Middle East, US was trying to stop it by demonstrating her military power. He said Trump won US presidential election with the slogan of peace but it had proven false. What kind of peace is supporting Israel in Palestine and Lebanon and in Syria, Maulana Fazlur Rehman questioned. He said when Pakistan destroyed India's defense system Trump came forward and said that he had arranged ceasefire. He said US President had invited Army Chief for dinner, on which the rulers of Pakistan were so happy that they recommended giving the Nobel Prize to President Trump.
