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South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, despite Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing hope that US President Donald Trump would receive the prestigious award for his role in easing tensions between Pakistan and India.
Shehbaz said Pakistan had nominated Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his contribution to regional peace.
The US president has repeatedly argued that his involvement in resolving international conflicts makes him deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

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South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, despite Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing hope that US President Donald Trump would receive the prestigious award for his role in easing tensions between Pakistan and India.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday that Pillay, 85, had been honoured for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The announcement came shortly after Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s support for Trump’s nomination, highlighting the US president’s involvement in securing a ceasefire between the two South Asian neighbours.

Originally published by Minute mirror on Oct 9, 2026 Read the full article at minutemirror.com.pk

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