New US government documents have revealed that Pakistan ran a very intense lobbying campaign in Washington during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Its objective was to put pressure on America to stop India’s military action.

How did Pakistan lobby?

• Pakistani Ambassador and Defense Attaché demanded more than 50 meetings with the US Congress, Pentagon, State Department and big media houses.
• These efforts were made through e-mail, phone calls and personal meetings.
• Lobbying became very intense in April-May 2025, Pakistan spent at least three times more than India.
• Pakistan signed contracts worth $5 million (about Rs 41 crore) annually with 6 Washington-based lobbying firms. Among these, the name of Seiden Law LLP (which works through Javelin Advisors) came up.
• These efforts gave Pakistan faster access to the Trump administration. Pak Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir got a chance to meet him at the White House.
• The focus of lobbying was on Kashmir, regional security, rare earth minerals and bilateral relations. Pakistan also asked for interviews and background briefing from American media.
• These documents have come under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

What was the objective of Pakistan?

Pakistan wanted America to intervene and stop India’s military action ‘somehow’. During Operation Sindoor, military and diplomatic pressure on Pakistan had increased a lot. As a result, lobbying brought about a sharp change in America-Pakistan relations. Initially there was tension, but later Trump was praised, Nobel Peace Prize was recommended in his name and attempts were made to gain business benefits. Lobbying expenses decreased at the end of the year. Ceasefire came into effect after Operation Sindoor.

What was Operation Sindoor?

In April 2025, 26 civilians were killed in a Pakistani terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In response to this, India started Operation Sindoor in May 2025. In this, precise attacks were carried out on terrorist targets in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). India said that these attacks were carried out only on terrorist infrastructure. No Pakistani military or civilian targets were targeted.

These days, the closeness between America and Pakistan has increased considerably. On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, America sent a special message. Not only this, External Affairs Minister Marco Rubio also read Kashed in praise of Pakistan. Marco Rubio has praised fierce action and trade against terror. While the whole world knows that Pakistan is a stronghold of terror.

Rubio released a statement on Pakistan’s Independence Day. Rubio said in a statement, “On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Pakistan on the occasion of their Independence Day on 14 August. America appreciates Pakistan’s participation on terrorism and trade.”

Rubio said, “We will promote partnership to explore new areas of economic cooperation including important minerals and hydrocarbons, which will increase the rich future of America and Pakistan.”

Us secretary of state marco rubio congratulates Pakistan on its independence day pic.twitter.com/Z3BCN60EQ0

– ANI (@ani) August 14, 2025

Close increased between America and Pakistan

The statement of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shows that the relationship between Washington and Islamabad under the leadership of President Donald Trump is getting better. However, there was also a dispute over the recent visit of Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Munir’s visit was to strengthen military and strategic relations, but during this time supporters of the Pakistani community and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged mass protests during this period.

Why did America come close to terrorist country Pakistan

There is a tussle between America and India. He has imposed 50 percent tariff on India and has not been able to talk about the trade deal. Trump had said that he is angry with India because of buying oil from Russia. In such a situation, America has made Pakistan its real.

US President Donald Trump has recently announced to impose new tariffs on many countries of the world. The name of Pakistan was not included in these countries till now, but still Shahbaz Sharif has a tension that Trump should not announce a long tariff on Pakistan. Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb is visiting the US.

Aurangzeb talked with American officials Lutynik and Greyer about tariffs. During this time, along with the tariff issue between the two countries, he also considered strengthening business relations. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the matter, saying that the conversation was productive and both sides called it positive. Both countries discussed opportunities to promote economic partnership. This dialogue is considered important for Pakistan’s export sector, especially textile and agricultural sector.

America did not make any official announcement

Even though there has been talks between Pakistan and America, but no formal announcement has been made from the US so far. According to sources, the US will currently declare a policy for Pakistan only after completing the talks with its other business colleagues. This attitude suggests that the US is holding separate talks with all partners as part of a broad tariff strategy, so that a joint and strict policy can be revealed.

New twist in America-Pakistan relationship

Significantly, in the last few years, relations between America and Pakistan have been stressful. But since the meeting of Donald Trump and Pakistani Army Chief Aseem Munro at the White House last month, there have been indications of improvement in relationships. It was only after this meeting that business talks between Pakistan and America started, which is now being transformed into a wider tariff discussion.

Tariff influence on Pakistan’s economy

Tariffs can prove to be a big risk for Pakistan’s economy. Export -dependent economy may get a big shock. Pakistan’s textile, agricultural and industrial products may be affected in the US market. Increasing tariffs can make exports expensive and weak in competition. However, if the agreement is successful, Pakistan can get a fee concession. This can strengthen Pakistan’s economic stability and strategic relations with the US.

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