JUI-F calls for withdrawal of government recommendation citing U.S. aggression
ISLAMABAD — The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Monday submitted a resolution in the Senate opposing the Pakistani government’s reported nomination of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
The resolution, tabled by Senator Kamran Murtaza, urges the federal government to immediately withdraw its support for the nomination in light of the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, which were carried out on Trump’s orders.
According to the resolution, the strikes resulted in multiple Iranian casualties and constituted a blatant violation of international law, human rights, and Iranian sovereignty.
Senator Murtaza criticized the government for making the recommendation without parliamentary consultation or reflecting the public will, and called for an urgent Senate debate on the matter in the interest of transparency and democratic accountability.
The resolution comes amid growing domestic backlash following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow enrichment facility. Trump had publicly confirmed ordering the attacks, claiming they were essential to neutralizing Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
On Sunday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a strong condemnation of the strikes, stating:
“Pakistan condemns the U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, which come in the wake of Israeli aggression. We are gravely concerned about the risk of further escalation in the region.”
The statement emphasized that such attacks violate international law and affirmed that Iran has the legitimate right to self-defense under the UN Charter.
Reiterating Pakistan’s stance, the Foreign Office added:
“The unprecedented rise in regional tensions is deeply alarming. Any further escalation could have devastating consequences for regional and global stability.”
The statement also urged all parties to respect civilian lives and infrastructure, uphold international humanitarian law, and prioritize a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
The Senate resolution reflects growing political pressure within Pakistan to distance itself from any endorsement of Trump’s global role amid deepening U.S.-Iran hostilities.
