Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faced a significant setback. He tried earnestly to secure the Nobel Peace Prize for U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, but his efforts went awry. The Nobel Committee awarded the prize to Venezuela's leader Maria Corina Machado. Munir's scheming efforts backfired dramatically, tarnishing Pakistan’s image. Let’s delve into why this happened and what it signifies.
In May 2025, 'Operation Sindoor' occurred between India and Pakistan. India attacked Jaish-e-Mohammed bases in Pakistan. This confrontation lasted four days, causing losses on both sides. Pakistan claimed Trump mediated a truce.
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Trump suggested he prevented a nuclear escalation between India-Pakistan. However, India's PM Modi stated in Parliament that the ceasefire resulted from military talks between the two nations, dismissing Trump’s role.
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Embarrassed by Operation Sindoor, Munir sought to appease Trump. In June 2025, Munir visited the White House, dining with Trump and nominating him for the Nobel based on his claimed credit for halting the India-Pakistan conflict. Pakistan declared it a national honor, yet it seemed Munir was sycophantic.
Munir fervently campaigned for Trump's Nobel, leveraging Pakistani media to highlight Trump’s role in averting a nuclear war. Munir enticed the U.S. with rare earth minerals, the Pasni Port, and the Central Asia Corridor, requesting AMRAAM missiles in return. The nomination was announced post-June 2025 White House lunch.
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Pakistan asserted that Trump protected them, but it was political theatrics. The Nobel Committee doesn't take such nominations seriously, and anyone can propose a nominee.
Trump, keen on the Nobel, has often stated his worthiness. Munir’s strategy aimed at pleasing Trump and bringing Pakistan closer to the U.S. However, by September 2025, Trump requested Bagram Air Base, a former U.S. site in Afghanistan, angering the Taliban and India.
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On October 10, 2025, the Nobel Committee announced Maria Corina Machado as the Peace Prize recipient. As Venezuela's opposition leader championing democracy, Trump’s name was absent, leaving Munir's schemes in ruins. Social media mocked—Munir treated Trump to biryani, but no Nobel followed. Posts imply Trump’s falsehood is exposed—Modi was right. Munir’s capitulation is clear.
In June 2025, Munir faced protests in Washington. Demonstrators labeled him a dictator and mass murderer. Faked invitation drama unfolded. Back in Pakistan, backlash rose—critics believe Munir embarrassed the country. Reports described Munir’s Nobel pursuits as a national disgrace.
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Trump’s lack of a Nobel stung Munir, while Pakistan's military pursued U.S. arms and funds. This failure diminished credibility, especially amidst attacks on Afghanistan, intensifying disgrace. Experts argue Munir’s attempts to appease Trump turned Pakistan into a laughingstock. Good news for India—Modi’s claims validated.
Asim Munir's wheeling and dealing failed. Trump not receiving the Nobel embarrasses Pakistan. It illustrates political theatrics don’t last. Pakistan should focus on its issues (TTP, Balochistan), not foreign accolades.
