Pakistan has increased its lobbying and public relations efforts in the United States, as revealed by recent disclosures under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – Pakistan has intensified its lobbying and public relations activities in the United States, according to recent disclosures filed under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). These filings detail contracts and payments amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars involving the Pakistani government and organizations linked to the country.
The outreach efforts target various entities, including the U.S. Congress, the executive branch, think tanks, and media outlets. One notable filing indicates that the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, a think tank affiliated with Pakistan’s National Security Division, allocated $900,000 for lobbying and public policy outreach in the United States. The disclosure specifies that Hyperfocal Communications LLC was registered as a subcontractor to Team Eagle Consulting LLC to carry out this work, which aims to enhance U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Another significant filing reveals that the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington entered into a contract with Ervin Graves Strategy Group LLC, effective October 1, 2025. This agreement stipulates a monthly payment of $25,000 for an initial three-month term. The planned activities include outreach to members of Congress and executive branch officials, as well as engagement with policy groups and think tanks. The scope of work covers various topics, including regional stability, economic development, democratic reform, trade promotion, tourism, and Pakistan’s potential in rare-earth minerals.
In addition, separate filings indicate that Javelin Advisors LLC was registered in April to represent Pakistan under a formal consulting agreement dated April 24. Javelin disclosed a monthly fee of $50,000 for its services, which involve communicating Pakistan’s positions on regional and global issues to the U.S. executive branch, Congress, and the public. Key issues include the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and Pakistan-India relations.
The disclosures are expected to be closely monitored in India, especially regarding lobbying activities that aim to communicate Pakistan’s stance on the Jammu and Kashmir issue and its relations with India. The filings also reference a framework document circulated in May that outlines proposed cooperation between Pakistan and the United States on rare earth minerals and critical metals. This document describes potential collaboration in exploration, mining, processing, and integration into global supply chains, with an indicative commercial value of up to $1 trillion.
Furthermore, the Embassy of Pakistan hired Qorvis Holding Inc. in May for public relations services. The disclosure lists media outreach and narrative development among the activities planned under this contract. Under U.S. law, foreign governments and related entities must publicly disclose their lobbying and public relations arrangements. These filings serve as records of contracts, activities, and payments made on their behalf.
As Pakistan continues to expand its lobbying footprint in the United States, the implications of these efforts will likely resonate across geopolitical landscapes, particularly in South Asia.
According to IANS.