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Pakistan ramps up Washington lobbying as new FARA filings detail expanded public affairs push
Mace | 2nd January 2026 | Political Consultants
New US filings show Pakistan broadening lobbying, communications and investment advocacy in Washington through multiple firms and registered public affairs contracts.
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