WASHINGTON: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has hired another lobbying firm to boost the party’s image as it seeks to build good relations with US decision-makers after accusing the country of toppling its government. of are
Documents released yesterday confirm that PTI USA has contracted with Praia Consultants LLC, a Washington-based lobbying firm, to promote the party’s goals to “the United States and Pakistanis living in the United States.” “Good relations with” can be supported.
The agreement was signed on February 21 for six months, according to documents filed with the US Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
PTIUSA, based in New York, is the principal client of the lobbying firm, which will be paid $8,333.00 per month.
“During the term of this agreement, the firm will provide expert advice on the client’s relationship with the US government and institutions.
Additionally, the firm will arrange meetings with several key US decision makers and provide guidance on the content of the meetings, the agreement said.
Additionally, the agreement will continue for an additional six months until January 31, 2024, if both parties have no objection and provide written approval by June 30, 2023.
Last year, PTI hired a lobbying and PR firm, Fenton/Arlock, to provide public relations services, including information distribution and briefings to journalists, publishing articles and broadcasts, PTI’s This includes, but is not limited to, arranging interviews with representatives or supporters, giving advice. Social media efforts and other such public relations services.
Fenton/Arlock was hired at a cost of $25,000 per month.
JEE News contacted senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry for comment on the report, but he did not respond.
In recent months, several US lawmakers and influential figures have spoken out in favor of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and asked Pakistani authorities to follow the law of the land.
‘Foreign Agent’
Meanwhile, the government has reacted strongly to the development and accused Imran Khan of working for those who want a coup in Pakistan.
Talking to Capital Talk Show host Hamid Mir, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that these are the people who are issuing statements in support of Imran Khan from outside the country.
Criticizing American diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad, the Defense Minister asked why Zalmay does not speak about the atrocities on the people of Palestine and Kashmir.
He wondered why Khalilzad spoke only for Imran Khan. It seemed that Khalilzad was being fed by the people here.
