What Trump said
US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s political and military leadership during a media interaction, calling the country’s prime minister and field marshal “outstanding personalities,” The Nation reported on 8 May 2026.
Trump also claimed that “Project Freedom” was halted after discussions with Pakistan’s leadership. According to him, Pakistani officials had urged restraint during negotiations and requested that actions be paused while diplomatic efforts were under way.
The mediation context
Pakistan’s civil and military leadership has recently received international attention for its reported mediation efforts between Iran and the United States aimed at resolving tensions and disputes through dialogue, the report said. The remarks were the latest sign of the international focus on Islamabad’s role in the US-Iran process, which KhabarWire has covered in earlier reports.
Earlier praise
The report noted that in October 2025 Trump had also praised Pakistan’s field marshal as a “good man” and described Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a “great leader” while addressing the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.
During his remarks, Trump said he had received reports about a possible conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but added that Pakistan’s leadership had handled the matter quickly and peacefully.
“I am a proponent of peace across the world,” Trump said. “I stopped wars through trade,” he added, saying the United States prefers economic cooperation over conflict and that he likes “stopping wars.” The remarks, as carried by the outlet, were not independently verified in the material cited here.
Sources & reporting notes
This is a summary of published material, not independent reporting. The quotations are given as they appeared in the source. Source reviewed on 2026-05-08.
- The Nation — "Trump praises Pakistan's leadership, highlights mediation efforts"8 May 2026 · Reports Trump's characterisation of Pakistan's prime minister and field marshal, his claim that "Project Freedom" was halted after discussions with Pakistani officials, and his earlier remarks at the ASEAN Summit 2025.
