Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has drawn significant backlash after publicly laveting praise on former US President Donald Trump at an international summit. Sharif hailed Trump as a peacemaker and credited him with averting a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, even going so far as to suggest him for a Nobel Peace Prize. The remarks, made with Trump present, were met with amusement by the former president and widespread condemnation back home in Pakistan. Many Pakistanis took to social media to express their shame and anger, accusing Sharif of excessive sycophancy. Leading Pakistani newspapers also voiced criticism, highlighting the perceived humiliation of their nation’s leadership. The incident has raised serious questions about Pakistan’s foreign policy approach and the integrity of its leaders, with accusations that Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir have compromised national dignity.
