Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 9:34 AM

LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised former US President Donald Trump as the "architect of peace" in South Asia, crediting him with preventing a potential war between India and Pakistan through "world-class statesmanship and vision."

Speaking to a select group of Pakistani media in London on Sunday, Sharif said Trump's timely intervention averted what could have been a catastrophic conflict affecting millions. "Had President Donald Trump not intervened, South Asia could have witnessed a major war," the premier stated, noting that Pakistan had nominated Trump for a peace prize in recognition of his leadership.

Sharif also emphasized the strong alignment between Pakistan's...