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Pakistan is currently facing serious economic challenges. Inflation is increasing in the country, debt burden is continuously increasing and a large number of people are struggling with financial problems. Meanwhile, the Pakistan government has signed a big lobbying deal to improve its image in America and advance its strategic interests.
According to the information received, Pakistan has made a lobbying deal worth 1.3 million dollars i.e. approximately Rs 11 crore in the US capital Washington. The objective of this agreement is said to be to strengthen Pakistan’s image in America and to effectively present its stand in American policies related to South Asia.
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Pakistan Embassy signed an agreement
Pakistan Embassy in Washington has signed this agreement with Irwin Graves Strategy Group LLC on May 1 for two years. During this period, the lobbying firm will maintain contacts with US policy makers, key committees of Congress, influential organizations, experts and investors on behalf of Pakistan. Through this campaign, Pakistan wants to present itself as an important partner in regional stability and anti-terrorism efforts. Apart from this, it will also try to attract investment from America in the areas of mineral resources, information technology (IT), pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and infrastructure. However, many experts believe that it will not be easy for Pakistan to improve its international image. The reason for this is that the country has been facing international criticism for a long time regarding issues related to human rights.
Many serious allegations against Pakistan
Allegations of forced disappearance of people, action by security forces and human rights violations have been continuously raised against Pakistan in Balochistan. Human rights organizations have repeatedly expressed concern over alleged extrajudicial killings, restrictions on freedom of expression, and the use of anti-terrorism laws against dissent in Balochistan. Washington-based analyst and geo-politics expert Surinder Zurahi says that such issues affect Pakistan’s image in western countries. According to him, policy makers of America and other western countries constantly keep an eye on Pakistan’s position on issues of democracy, financial support to terrorism, minority rights and human rights.
Status of religious minorities in Pakistan
The status of religious minorities in Pakistan has also often been a topic of discussion. Allegations of discrimination, forced conversion and misuse of blasphemy laws against Hindu, Christian and Ahmadiyya communities have surfaced from time to time. In such a situation, amidst economic crisis and domestic challenges, this step of Pakistan has become a topic of discussion. On one hand, a large population of the country is facing inflation and economic difficulties, while on the other hand, the government is spending crores of rupees to improve its image at the international level.
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