Pakistan's US Lobbying Exposed: Millions Spent, India-Kashmir on Agenda

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News18•02-01-2026, 10:37
Pakistan's US Lobbying Exposed: Millions Spent, India-Kashmir on Agenda
- •FARA documents reveal Pakistan's extensive lobbying in the US, spending millions to influence policymakers and improve its image.
- •Activities target US Congress, executive branch, think tanks, and media, covering issues like regional stability and economic development.
- •Islamabad Policy Research Institute paid ~$900,000 for lobbying, while the Pakistan Embassy agreed to pay Ervin Graves Strategy Group LLC $25,000/month.
- •Lobbying efforts explicitly include discussions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and India-Pakistan relations, raising concerns in India.
- •Qorvis Holding Inc. was also hired for public relations, media outreach, and narrative development.
Why It Matters: FARA documents expose Pakistan's multi-million dollar lobbying in the US, focusing on influencing policy, including India-Kashmir issues.
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