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Nobel Peace Prize for Shehbaz Sharif Amid US-Iran Ceasefire? Pakistan Raises Demand After 15-Day Truce

The resolution credits Pakistan’s top civilian and military leaders with effective diplomacy that helped secure a two-week US-Iran ceasefire, officials said.

  • On Thursday, Punjab Assembly Chief Whip Rana Muhammad Arshad submitted a resolution seeking Nobel Peace Prize nominations for Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for their diplomatic efforts amid Middle East tensions.
  • Pakistan facilitated a US-Iran ceasefire after President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil and gas flows; the intervention aimed to avert large-scale conflict amid escalating regional hostilities.
  • The resolution commended the trio's 'wise leadership, timely diplomacy, and effective use of global engagement' in negotiating a two-week ceasefire. Lawmakers acknowledged the government and military's role as a 'responsible state' preventing major conflict.
  • Following the ceasefire announcement, Pakistan is set to host US and Iran delegations for further peace talks. Shehbaz and DPM Dar had previously engaged with more than a dozen world leaders to build consensus.
  • The House reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to promoting global peace and stability, citing the trio's 'positive and balanced global role.' Emphasis remains on continued diplomatic engagement to address ongoing Middle East tensions.
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A resolution was introduced in Pakistan's Punjab Assembly to nominate Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming these leaders played a role in reducing tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel.

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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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