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.

Pakistan has stopped the process of sending Sarabjit Kaur, a 48-year-old Sikh woman from Punjab back to India, at the last moment. Sarabjit Kaur was found to be living illegally in Pakistan after marrying her lover, but despite the completion of preparations for deportation, Sarabjit has been detained in Pakistan.

Sarabjit went missing after reaching Pakistan on 4th November

Sarabjit Kaur went to Pakistan on 4 November 2025 with a large group of Indian Sikh pilgrims. She had reached Nankana Sahib to participate in the celebrations of the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. But when the group returned to India after completing the pilgrimage, Sarabjit was not with them. She had disappeared in Pakistan itself.

Accepted Islam for Pakistani lover

The next day i.e. on 5 November 2025, Sarabjit accepted Islam and married her lover Nasir Hussain (who is a Pakistani citizen). After marriage, she changed her name to Noor Hussain. Both remained hidden for several days.

Meanwhile, Sardar Mohinderpal Singh, former chairman of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, filed a petition in the Lahore High Court, stating that Sarabjit Kaur’s visa had expired in November 2025. That’s why they are living illegally in Pakistan.

Pakistani court asked for report

Sardar Mohinderpal Singh’s petition demanded the deportation of Sarabjit Kaur to India under the Foreigners Act 1946 and the rules of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court has sought reports from the Cabinet Division, Police Chief and other officials.

It is reported that Sarabjit Kaur and Nasir Hussain were arrested on January 4, 2026 by a joint team of police and intelligence agencies from Pehrewali village near Nankana Sahib.

Why did Pakistan ban deportation?

Petitioner’s lawyer Ali Changezi Sindhu said that the police and officials of the Evacuee Trust Property Board had handed over Sarabjit Kaur and Nasir Hussain to the FIA. Preparations for deportation were completed at Wagah Border on the evening of 5 January 2026, but at that very moment the process was stopped. Pakistani officials have not given any reason for stopping the deportation.

Special things related to Sarabjit Kaur case

• Sarabjit Kaur was named in some fraud cases in India, but she has been acquitted in all the cases.
• This matter is much discussed in both India and Pakistan and now it has become an issue between the two countries.
• Currently Sarabjit Kaur and her husband are in FIA custody. Hearing is going on in Lahore High Court.

This incident has been in the news due to the marriage and religious conversion that took place during the Gurudwara Yatra. The further situation will depend on the court proceedings.

Police in Pakistan’s Punjab province have registered a case against a professional singer and his team for singing a song related to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan during an event.

A Punjab Police spokesperson said on Monday, ‘A case has been registered against renowned Qawwal Faraz Amjad Khan and his team members for singing the song ‘Prisoner No. 804′ during a government-sponsored cultural program at Shalimar Garden in Lahore on Saturday night.’

What are the allegations against the singer in the FIR?

He said the singer and his team tried to ‘provoke the public’ by giving a political color to the government-sponsored event as the song is related to jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. According to the FIR, ‘There was a danger of inciting unrest and violence due to the controversial song.’

Singer made this appeal to Maryam Nawaz

The musical and cultural evening ‘Chandni Raatein’ was organized by the Lahore Authority. On the other hand, singer Faraz Amjad Khan requested Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to cancel the FIR lodged against him and said that he was threatened for singing this ‘pro-Imran song’.

What argument did the singer give?

Singer said, ‘I am non-political and an artist. I have nothing to do with politics. I sang the song ‘Prisoner No. 804’ only because a person standing near the stage threatened me. If the administration invites artists to perform, it should also ensure their safety.

Who sang the song Qaidi No. 804?

Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Lahore Municipal Authority said that three officers were immediately suspended on charges of negligence after the incident. The song ‘Nikka Da Coca: Prisoner No. 804’ was originally sung by famous Pakistani singer Mohammad Ashraf. Mohammad Ashraf is known as Milko. This song, uploaded in December 2023, has been viewed more than one crore times on YouTube.

Due to the worsening situation in Yemen and regional security, a war-like situation is developing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. In Yemen, the southern separatist group Southern Transitional Council (STC) recently captured large parts of Hadramaut and Mahra provinces, which are backed by the UAE. Saudi Arabia described UAE as dangerous and threatened to withdraw its forces from Yemen. STC said Saudi authorities did not allow the plane to land at Aden airport on January 1. Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman is angry at Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir due to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Pakistan.

Saudi refused to meet Pakistani leaders

Former Major of Pakistani Army Adil Raja claimed that due to the visit of UAE President to Pakistan, Mohammed bin Salman has refused to meet Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir or any other leader. After Saudi airstrike on the arms consignment sent from UAE in Yemen, Shahbaz Sharif welcomed the President of UAE at Noorkhan Air Base. According to the senior officer of PAK Army, Munir wanted that Saudi should not mind the visit of UAE President. For this he was planning to go to Riyadh to meet Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Planning to change PM in Pakistan

Adil Raja said that this planning of Asim Munir was put on hold because Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman refused to meet the Pak Army Chief or any leader there. He told that former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz are currently in Dubai and meeting the UAE government. Former Major of Pakistani Army claimed that Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz want to put pressure on UAE President Mohammad Bin Zayed Munir to make Maryam the PM of Pakistan.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has refused to meet Pakistan military regime leader Asim Munir.

Asim Munir wanted to visit Riyadh, but the Saudi Crown Prince has not only refused to meet Asim Munir, he has declined to meet any Pakistani leader.

Asim Munir has made UAE… pic.twitter.com/hK0KhWvNbT

— बरहान अल्दीन ‏| Burhanuddin (@burhan_uddin_0) December 31, 2025

Manir is working at the behest of UAE: Adil Raja

Adil Raja said, ‘At present Asim Munir is working on the instructions of the President of UAE. Whereas Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants Imran Khan to be released from jail. Saudi Prince is currently angry with Pakistan and is saying that I will show you what I can do. Munir is scared of his attitude. Recently, Saudi gave the honor to Munir, but the Prince himself did not come to give it.

Pakistan has claimed to have found new reserves of crude oil and natural gas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has described this discovery as a big achievement for the country and said that this will strengthen the foreign exchange reserves and reduce the expenditure on oil and gas imports.

Discovery found in Nashpa block of Kohat district
According to Pakistani agencies, oil and gas reserves have been discovered in Nashpa block of Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. There is a possibility of extracting about 4,100 barrels of crude oil and 10.5 million cubic feet of gas daily from here.

Hope to reduce dependence on imports
The Pakistani government says that this discovery will help in meeting the country’s energy needs and reduce dependence on imports. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said in a high-level meeting of the petroleum and gas sector that exploration of oil and gas at the local level will strengthen foreign exchange reserves and reduce expenditure on purchases.

OGDCL confirmed
Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has confirmed the discovery of oil and gas in Nashpa block. Company officials said that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated OGDCL and other concerned agencies for this discovery.

Target of new gas connections by 2026
During the meeting, officials said that sufficient gas has been supplied to the customers this year. Now the government aims to provide 3.5 lakh new gas connections by June 2026. Pakistan is presenting this discovery as a major success in the energy sector.

Resources are there, but questions on development
However, even before this Pakistan has been claiming to find oil and gas reserves in Balochistan. People of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan say that the natural resources of their areas are used, but the income from it is not spent on local development.

Why are Khyber and Balochistan backward?
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are still considered quite backward compared to Punjab. Local people allege that Pakistani Punjabis dominate the army, politics and administration, while they do not get the benefits of the resources of their areas. This is the reason why dissatisfaction and opposition have been visible in these areas for a long time.

There is fear in the Pakistan government due to India’s action regarding Indus Water Treaty (IWT). The Shehbaz government on Thursday (January 1, 2026) trumpeted that India is not allowed to misuse its limited share of western rivers’ waters under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi made these comments in the weekly press conference while replying to a question related to India’s approval to the 260 MW Dulhasti Hydropower Project Phase-2 located on the Chenab River in Kashmir.

A day after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 last year, India had imposed several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The IWT, formed with the mediation of the World Bank, has been controlling the distribution and use of the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan since 1960.

Why is PAK pleading about Indus Water Treaty?

Tahir Hussain Andrabi said, ‘We have seen news related to Indian plans to build Dulhasti Hydropower Project Phase-2 on Chenab River. Obviously, these reports raise serious concerns, as no prior information was shared with Pakistan regarding this project. He also said that Pakistan had sought information from India about the projects it was planning to start.

“The Pakistani Commissioner for Indus Waters has sought clarification from his counterpart in India regarding the nature, scope and technical details of the projects mentioned and also wants to know whether it is a new project or any alteration or addition to an existing plant,” he said.

PAK’s hooliganism regarding the construction of hydropower project

The spokesperson said that under the IWT, India cannot misuse its limited share to unilaterally construct any hydropower project on the western rivers. Andrabi reiterated that the IWT remains a binding international agreement. He said that Pakistan is committed to peaceful resolution of disputes with India, but it will never compromise on its fundamental water rights.

Pakistan has expressed grief over the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that we express our deepest condolences on the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) President Begum Khaleda Zia.

However, none of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Pak Army Chief Asim Munir or Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who have expressed close ties with Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s coup, are going to attend her funeral, but Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sajid will attend the funeral of Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday (December 31, 2025).

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister expressed grief by posting

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared a post on social media platform X on Tuesday (December 30, 2025). In the post, Ishaq Dar also shared two pictures of his meeting with Khaleda Zia.

Apart from this, in the post Ishaq Dar said that deep condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and President of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Begum Khaleda Zia. May Allah Almighty reward him with a high position in heaven. Along with this he said that may Allah grant patience and courage to the bereaved family.

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan, will represent Pakistan tomorrow at the funeral of Late Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka, Bangladesh. https://t.co/BBV93jK5a7

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) December 30, 2025

Speaker of National Assembly will go to Dhaka- Ishaq Dar

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared another X post at around 7.30 pm on Tuesday (December 30). In this post, the Foreign Minister said that Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will visit Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka tomorrow, where he will represent Pakistan at the funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, late Begum Khaleda Zia.

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Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s daughter got married to her own brother’s son Abdul Rehman on 26 December 2025. The wedding ceremony took place in Rawalpindi, which was attended by the country’s top political leaders and military officers. This ceremony was kept confidential and no photographs of it have been released.

Asim Munir got his daughter married to his brother’s son.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, ISI Chief and other members of the Pakistani Army like retired generals attended the wedding of Munir’s daughter. Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori released a video on social media platform X and said that Munir has got his daughter married to Abdul Rehman, son of his brother Qasim Munir.

Munir’s son-in-law is the assistant commissioner.

Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori told, ‘Aseem Munir has four daughters and this was the marriage of his third daughter. Earlier he was a captain in the army, but later he joined civil services. Munir’s daughter’s name is Mahnur. Abdul Rehman was earlier a captain in the army, but later he joined civil services. There is a quota in civil services for army officers. Under the same, he is now working as an Assistant Commissioner.

UAE President did not attend Munir’s daughter’s wedding

Pakistani journalist told that many retired generals and Chief of Army Staff also attended this wedding. He said, ‘UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan did not attend this high profile wedding, but there were more than 400 guests in this wedding. This program was kept secret due to security reasons. This wedding ceremony was not organized at any hotel or public place, but inside Munir’s residence near the General Headquarters.

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunker during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ in May this year. His statement exposed Asim Munir and Shahbaz Sharif, who were hiding their failure from different platforms. Zardari said in the tone of Army Chief Asim Munir that we are Muslims and we know how to protect ourselves. On April 16, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir had given a provocative statement regarding Hindu-Muslim.

Pakistan on the path of radical Islamic country

Now this statement of President Zardari clearly indicates that Pakistan sees itself as a fundamentalist Islamic nation. Asim Munir had made a similar distinction between Hindus and Muslims to support the two-nation theory and said that the two communities are fundamentally different from each other.

Munir made provocative statement before Pahalgam attack

Addressing a gathering of Pakistani citizens living abroad, Munir stressed that India and Pakistan are two different countries and Pakistanis are different from Hindus in their culture, ideology and other aspects. He said, ‘Our ancestors believed that we were different from Hindus in every aspect of life. Our religions are different, customs, traditions, ideas, our ambitions are different. This was the foundation of the two-nation theory. We are two nations, not one nation. After this statement of Munir, the first terrorist attack took place on 22 April.

Army created havoc in Pakistan in Operation Sindoor

India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Under this, the hideouts of terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) were targeted. After this, the Indian Air Force (IAF) also bombed the Pakistani army which had come to help the terrorists. IAF gave a stern warning to Munir and Shahbaz Sharif by destroying many airbases of Pakistani Air Force. However, Pakistan is still busy praising itself and Donald Trump.

We made Munir Field Marshal: Zardari

Zardari also claimed that now the international community is accepting Pakistan’s stand and even US President Donald Trump had praised Munir. He also claimed that PPP (Pakistan People’s Party) made Munir a Field Marshal. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that India had attacked Noor Khan Air Force Base on the morning of 10 May. He said that within 36 hours India fired 80 drones on Pakistan.

On Monday (29 December 2025), the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved defense deals worth Rs 79,000 crore for the three services. Senior officials of the Defense Ministry and the chiefs of the three armies were involved in this meeting. Under this, there will be upgrade of old weapons, purchase of new modern weapons and indigenous development. The government has taken this decision to strengthen the combat capability of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.

Capacity of Indian Army and Air Force will increase

AoN was approved for procurement of Loiter Munition System, Low Level Light Weight Radar, MRSAM Missiles, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS) and Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System Mk-II for Artillery Regiments for the Indian Army.

For the Indian Air Force, AoN was approved for the procurement of Automatic Take-Off Landing Recording System, Astra Mk-II Missile, Full Mission Simulator and SPICE-1000 Long Range Guidance Kit, etc.

T-90 tank and MI-17 helicopter will be upgraded

Along with this, modernization of T-90 tank and MI-17 helicopter has also been approved. Defense Public Sector Unit (DPSU) Around 200 T-200 tanks will be upgraded with indigenous technology. This will increase the strength of the tanks. The MI-17 helicopter will undergo a mid-life upgrade, which will further increase its operational readiness.

Approval has been given for the purchase of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy and Air Force. This will increase India’s strength in both air and sea. Apart from this, India will buy SPICE-1000 bomb from Israel, which attacks very accurately.

The strength of Indian Army’s artillery will increase

To increase the artillery strength of the Indian Army, development of Guided Pinaka Rockets with a range of 20 kilometers has also been approved. Its specialty will be that it can be launched from Pinaka launcher with 45 km and 80 km range. Pinaka rockets caused a lot of destruction in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. This is the reason that now after its development, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif and CDF Asim Munir are losing sleep.

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