Pakistan's Secret Lobbying Exposed: Millions Spent to Sway US Amidst Economic Crisis

• Pakistan, facing severe economic crisis, spent $50,000 (₹4.492 million) monthly on US lobbying firms like Squire Patton Boggs and Javelin Advisors.
• The lobbying aimed to counter India's 'Operation Sindoor', deny Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack, and promote an anti-India narrative.
• Lobbyists contacted influential US lawmakers, including Senate and House leaders, and foreign policy committee members.
• Javelin Advisors, co-founded by Donald Trump's former bodyguard, arranged calls between Pakistani officials and US Congressmen.
• Pakistan sought US mediation on Kashmir and accused India of supporting terrorism, as revealed in documents filed with the US Justice Department.

Why It Matters: Pakistan squandered millions on US lobbying to counter India and push its agenda, despite a severe economic crisis.