March 24, 2023
1 min read

PTI hires lobbying firm to mend ties with US and diaspora

The firm has been hired for a six-month period at a fee of $8,333.00 per month…reports Asian Lite News

Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has hired another lobbying firm to establish good relations with the United States and the diaspora, despite his assertion that his government was deposed through foreign interference, The News International reported.

Documents obtained by The News International on Wednesday show that PTI USA signed a contract with Praia Consultants LLC, a Washington-based lobbying firm, to support the party’s objectives of “good relations with the United States and the Pakistani diaspora in the US.” According to documents filed with the US Justice Department under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, the contract was signed on February 21st for a six-month term. New York based PTI USA is the main client of the lobbying firm.

The firm has been hired for a six-month period at a fee of $8,333.00 per month.

“The firm shall provide expert advice regarding the client’s relationship with the United States government and institutions during the term of this agreement. Furthermore, the firm will organize meetings with several important US decision makers and will provide advice on meeting content,” according to the contract.

Additionally, if both sides have no objections and provide written approval by June 30, 2023, the agreement will be extended for another six months until January 31, 2024.

According to The News International, last year, the PTI hired Fenton/Arlook, a lobbying and public relations firm, to provide public relations services such as distributing information to and briefing journalists, placing articles and broadcasts, arranging interviews with PTI representatives or supporters, advising on social media efforts, and other similar public relations services. Fenton/Arlook was contracted for $25,000 per month.

The News International reached out to PTI senior leader Fawad Chaudhry for comment on the report, but he did not reply. (ANI)

ALSO READ: It’s time for Pakistan to revisit Afghan policy

Previous Story

J&K on path of development: Activist at UNHRC

Next Story

Bangladesh resists China’s push for Teesta river management

Latest from -Top News

54 killed in overnight airstrikes in Gaza

It was the second night of heavy bombing, after airstrikes Wednesday on northern and southern Gaza killed at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children Multiple airstrikes have hit Gaza’s southern

No Military Fix for Ukraine War, Says Rubio

Rubio stated that the US hopes that progress will soon be made in the negotiation process…reports Asian Lite News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Thursday that the Russia-Ukraine conflict

BNP seeks non-interference with India

Calls for non-interference, long-term cooperation, and bilateral trust-building as region faces new challenges A senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has emphasised the need for India and Bangladesh to build

Taiwan tests new missile system

Visuals released by the MND showed the Land Sword II in action, with footage capturing the successful launch of the missile system in a test-firing exercise. Taiwan has conducted back-to-back military drills
Go toTop

Don't Miss

77 lives lost in Monsoon rains in Pakistan

As dozens of deaths were reported, the Balochistan government imposed

US, UK carry out fresh strikes in Yemen

The attacks targeted military installations, missile and drone launchers, and