Had President Trump not acted, South Asia might have seen a large-scale war, says prime minister.
- PM Shehbaz thanks President Trump for preventing war.
- Appreciates COAS Asim Munir, emphasizes robust civil-military relationship.
- Describes Saudi defence agreement as “historic” with international importance.
- LONDON: The prime minister has lauded US President Donald Trump as the “architect of peace” in South Asia, attributing to him the success of averting a war between India and Pakistan by what he termed was world-class statesmanship and vision.
The Prime Minister made these comments while addressing a small gathering of Pakistani media persons in London on Sunday. He expressed appreciation to President Trump for preventing what he called a potentially disastrous war in South Asia, stating millions would have been victimized had the war intensified.
Addressing the Pakistan High Commission after returning from a high-level diplomatic visit to the United States and Saudi Arabia, the premier stated: “If President Donald Trump had not intervened, South Asia could have seen a full-scale war.”.
“His [Trump’s] on-the-ground leadership was instrumental in preventing the two nations from going to war. That is why we shortlisted President Trump for a peace prize — in appreciation of his vision and statesmanship. In our meeting, we elaborated why he so richly deserved this nomination.”
Visionary Trump, COAS Asim Munir are men of peace: PM Shehbaz
Sharif also emphasized the good working relationship between the civilian government and Pakistan’s military leadership, praising Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir to the hilt.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks to Overseas Pakistanis residing in UK on September 28, 2025. — PID
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks to Overseas Pakistanis residing in UK on September 28, 2025. — PID
General Asim Munir is a real nationalist. He is only concerned about Pakistan. Both the Army and Air Force under his command have recorded great successes. He is visionary and courageous. We discuss all significant issues and make decisions in harmony. It’s all for Pakistan,” PM Shehbaz declared.
Reasserting close civil-military coordination, he said: “General Munir and I discuss all key decisions. We are completely on the same page.”
The prime minister also underscored the importance of a newly signed defence agreement with Saudi Arabia as a “historic pact” of “global dimensions” with a wider message of “peace and cooperation.”
PM Sharif also informed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Geneva about his meetings with Trump and other global leaders. “Mian Nawaz Sharif remained fully supportive and approved all the steps taken during the visits,” he added.
The prime minister remained optimistic about “encouraging” results from President Trump’s recent meeting with Muslim leaders in Washington.
We wholeheartedly attended the Gaza meeting, and God willing, its positive outcomes will surface shortly,” he declared. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar joined him on the visit.
The summit — hosted and co-hosted by President Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani — took place on the fringes of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
It was graced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
He added Islamabad was a part of Trump’s bid to achieve peace in Palestine and put an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza. While showing concern over deteriorating humanitarian crisis there, he prayed that the “cruelty and barbarity” being witnessed would be over soon.
