Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves the White House on June 20: A surprise announcement by Trump of a ceasefire ended a four-day conflict between India and Pakistan in May. © Reuters
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- Pakistan said on Saturday it would recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has said he craves, for his work in helping to resolve the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
Some analysts in Pakistan said the move might persuade Trump to think again about potentially joining Israel in striking Iran's nuclear facilities. Pakistan has condemned Israel's action as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.
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