Islamabad/Washington: In a startling revelation, reports suggest that Pakistan spent three times more than India on lobbying efforts in the US to win over President Donald Trump, following his return to power. Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir reportedly leveraged promises of a major mineral deal to secure Trump’s favor, opening Pakistan’s strategic resources as bait.
Sources reveal that since Trump’s second term began, his approach toward Pakistan has significantly shifted. Despite suspending economic aid to Pakistan during his first term, Trump has hosted Asim Munir for a White House lunch and later welcomed both Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for high-level meetings in Washington.
According to the New York Times, Pakistan engaged six influential US lobbying firms, including Trump’s business partners and former security aides, spending three times India’s lobbying budget. This strategic effort included offering rare earth minerals from Balochistan and opening markets for American products, securing a $50 million mineral deal with the US.
The lobbying paid off: Munir gained private access to the President, marking the first time a Pakistani army chief was hosted so openly at the White House. These moves reportedly shifted Trump’s stance in favor of Pakistan, lowering tariffs compared to India and facilitating multiple beneficial deals.
Indian authorities, closely monitoring these developments, have since increased lobbying efforts in Washington to counterbalance Pakistan’s influence. The entire episode underscores how economic incentives and strategic lobbying are shaping US-Pakistan relations, while India remains on alert.
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