How Pakistan lobbied Washington to halt India’s Operation Sindoor, US filings reveal
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Moneycontrol06-01-2026, 13:56

Pakistan Lobbied US Over 60 Times to Halt India's Operation Sindoor, Filings Reveal

  • Pakistan launched an intense lobbying campaign in Washington to stop India's Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
  • FARA filings reveal over 60 interactions with US officials, lawmakers, Pentagon, State Department, and journalists.
  • The lobbying aimed to curb India's military response following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Pakistan significantly expanded its Washington footprint, signing $5 million annual contracts with six lobbying firms.
  • Satellite imagery later contradicted Pakistan's claims, showing visible destruction from Operation Sindoor.

Why It Matters: FARA filings expose Pakistan's extensive lobbying in Washington to counter India's Operation Sindoor.

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