Pakistan Held Over 60 Lobbying Meetings in the US to Halt ‘Operation Sindoor’, Reveal American Government Filings

Recently disclosed documents filed under the United States’ Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) have revealed that Pakistan launched an aggressive lobbying campaign in Washington to prevent India’s military action during Operation Sindoor. The records show that Pakistani diplomats and defence officials conducted more than 60 meetings, calls, and email exchanges with American lawmakers, officials, and influential intermediaries in an attempt to pressure the US administration to intervene.

According to the documents, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States and its defence attaché were at the forefront of this effort. Between April and May 2025, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and during the execution of Operation Sindoor, Pakistani representatives repeatedly reached out to members of the US Congress, the Pentagon, the State Department, and prominent American journalists.

The filings indicate that Pakistan, alarmed by India’s decisive military response, sought urgent diplomatic support from Washington to restrain New Delhi’s actions. Contacts were maintained not only during the operation but also after the ceasefire, highlighting Islamabad’s sustained efforts to shape American opinion and policy.

The lobbying discussions reportedly focused on Kashmir, regional security concerns, rare earth minerals, and Pakistan–US strategic relations. Pakistani officials also engaged major US media outlets through interviews and background briefings, attempting to influence the narrative surrounding India’s military strikes.

These disclosures corroborate earlier reports, including a November 2025 investigation by The New York Times, which revealed that Pakistan had hired six lobbying firms in Washington to gain rapid access to the Trump administration and strengthen diplomatic and commercial ties. The contracts were reportedly worth $5 million.

Among these firms was Javelin Advisors, whose engagement is believed to have played a role in facilitating high-level contacts, including the reported invitation extended to Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir to visit the White House.

The revelations underscore the extent to which Pakistan relied on diplomatic pressure and lobbying in the United States to counter India’s military actions, exposing a concerted behind-the-scenes effort to internationalize the crisis and seek external intervention.