{"id":107033,"date":"2026-04-09T21:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=107033"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:54:44","slug":"sfj-nominates-field-marshal-asim-munir-for-2027-nobel-peace-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/world\/sfj-nominates-field-marshal-asim-munir-for-2027-nobel-peace-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"SFJ nominates Field Marshal Asim Munir for 2027 Nobel Peace Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Advocacy group <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sikhs for Justice<\/span><\/span> has announced the nomination of Pakistan\u2019s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Syed<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/fm-asim-munir-hold-telephonic-conversation-with-iranian-foreign-minister\/\"> Asim Munir<\/a><\/span><\/span> and United States Vice President <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">J. D. Vance<\/span><\/span> for the 2027 Nobel Peace Prize.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ca4ac1-aa04-83e8-b6da-513004cb948b-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-108\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"db0d3b47-d7f0-4c46-b168-b9bc25f3eaab\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"663\">According to a statement issued by the group, both leaders were nominated for their roles in helping arrange a ceasefire between the United States and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Iran<\/span><\/span>, which it said contributed to reducing the risk of a wider regional conflict.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"906\">SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed that Field Marshal Asim Munir played a key role through what he termed \u201ccommand diplomacy,\u201d maintaining direct communication with decision-makers in Washington and Tehran during a critical period.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1083\">The statement also credited US Vice President J.D. Vance for taking important political decisions that supported diplomatic engagement and helped prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1320\">The group said the nomination was based on efforts that helped de-escalate tensions, avert major military confrontation, and promote regional stability at a time when international institutions struggled to deliver immediate results.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1584\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">However, there has been no official confirmation from the Nobel Committee regarding the nomination, as the process remains confidential under its long-standing rules. Neither Pakistani nor US authorities have so far issued any formal response to the development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca5c6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ca5c6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir hold meeting to evaluate mediation efforts<\/h3>\n<p>Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Syed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/fm-asim-munir-hold-telephonic-conversation-with-iranian-foreign-minister\/\">Asim Munir<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0met Prime Minister\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to review progress on Pakistan\u2019s efforts for lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"542\">According to an official statement, both leaders expressed satisfaction over the recent reduction in tensions and emphasized the need for all parties to maintain the ceasefire and continue exercising restraint.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"697\">During the meeting, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to playing a constructive mediation role to promote long-term peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"904\">The prime minister and the army chief also appreciated the patience and restraint shown by all parties involved, stressing that continued diplomatic engagement is essential to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1038\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The meeting comes amid ongoing regional developments, with Pakistan actively engaged in efforts aimed at de-escalation and dialogue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Advocacy group Sikhs for Justice has announced the nomination of Pakistan\u2019s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and United States Vice President J. D. Vance for the 2027 Nobel Peace Prize. 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