The hashtag #NobelPeaceForImranKhan began trending on Twitter on Thursday after Khan unexpectedly announced that the captured pilot would be released as a “peace gesture”. Information minister Fawad Chaudhry Saturday also submitted a resolution in the country’s parliament demanding Khan be given the award for his contribution to peace in the region. “Imran Khan played a sagacious role in de-escalating tension between Pakistan and India,” the resolution said. In his speech announcing Abhinandan’s release, Khan referred to the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war as he called for talks with New Delhi. Thousands of people around the world are allowed to make nominations for the Peace Prize, including members of Parliament and government ministers, former laureates and some university professors.

Source: The Express Tribune March 02, 2019 14:03 UTC