THE recent nomination of US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has revived global discussions about leadership in preventing nuclear conflicts.

Yet, amid such discourse, one critical question remains overlooked: who prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan in May 2025? Was it President Trump alone? Certainly not.

The decisive role was played by Pakistan’s Field Marshal General Asim Munir and the Pakistan defence forces. Their strategic foresight and effective communication with international stakeholders, including the United States, were instrumental in de-escalating what could have become a global catastrophe. Through timely intelligence sharing, they highlighted India’s dangerous trajectory toward full-scale nuclear engagement after suffering a severe........

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