PML-N lawmaker seeks Nobel Prize for CDF, PM over Iran truce

A PML-N lawmaker submitted on Thursday a resolution in the Punjab Assembly, calling for the nomination of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution, submitted by PML-N Chief Whip Rana Muhammad Arshad, stated that Pakistan's leadership demonstrated "effective diplomacy" amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and the US. The growing tensions, the resolution added, threatened global peace. It said Pakistan's leadership played a significant role in promoting peace and stability at the international level during a period of heightened tensions. The resolution also commended former PM and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's "guidance" in the matter, further highlighting Pakistan's "positive and balanced global role". It called for the nomination of Field Marshal Munir, PM Shehbaz and DPM Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize. Moreover, another Punjab Assembly member, Sarah Ahmad, who is also chairperson of the Punjab Child Protection and Welfare Board, submitted a resolution commending PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir in connection with efforts for de-escalation in the Middle East. The resolution commended to their "wise leadership, timely diplomacy, and effective use of global engagement" in helping make progress toward a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, and averting a potentially large-scale conflict. It further praised Pakistan's efforts as a "responsible state" working for peace, stability, and brotherhood in the region. The House also acknowledged the role of the government and armed forces' leadership in preventing a major conflict and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to continuing its positive role in promoting global peace, security, and stability in the future.