New Delhi: During India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan reportedly sought assistance from the United States, fearing that Indian military action, though temporarily halted, could resume at any time. This revelation comes from recently disclosed documents of the US government.
The documents expose Pakistan’s propaganda campaign and disprove its claim that India had requested a ceasefire.
Filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the documents show that Square Patton Boggs, a lobbying firm representing Pakistan, expressed concern over a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The firm noted, “We are worried that Prime Minister Modi has said India has only paused its military operations, and attacks on Pakistan could restart.” This highlights Islamabad’s anxiety following the Indian strikes.
FARA is a US law requiring individuals and organisations working on behalf of foreign governments or entities to disclose their affiliations, activities, and financial details to the Department of Justice.
The FARA filings also reveal Pakistan’s aggressive lobbying efforts in Washington. According to an NDTV report dated 6 January, following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Pakistani diplomats and defence officials held over 50 high-level meetings with US lawmakers, administration officials, and media personalities.
Separate documents confirm that India neither sought mediation nor discussed a ceasefire with the United States, contradicting repeated claims by former US President Donald Trump that he facilitated ceasefire talks.
Operation Sindoor was launched on 7 May 2025, in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, which resulted in the brutal killing of 26 innocent civilians, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir.
Under this operation, India conducted precise strikes on terrorist camps and airbases inside Pakistan, eliminating over 100 militants. The ensuing limited but intense conflict lasted four days and ended with a ceasefire on 10 May.
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