Archive · 8 Jan 2026

Pakistan's Extensive US Lobbying During Op Sindoor

Pakistan's Extensive US Lobbying During Op Sindoor

In 2025, Pakistan was very worried about India's military operation called Operation Sindoor, which started after a big terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Pakistan tried to get the US to help stop the operation by talking to US officials and hiring special helpers called lobbyists.

They contacted the US more than 50 times and spent a lot of money on these efforts.

Pakistan also talked about things like rare earth minerals and improving relations with the US.

The conflict between India and Pakistan lasted for four days, and both countries ended it on the same day.

Pakistan's requests for US help were reported in official US documents.

Even though Pakistan is having a hard time with its economy, it spent millions of dollars to try and influence what happens in Washington.

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