Pakistan Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir claimed India sought US mediation for a ceasefire, pointing to a “regional peace” narrative. But US lobbying disclosures, according to the report, indicate Islamabad mounted intense defence-linked outreach in Washington after India’s Operation Sindoor. The contradiction puts Munir’s account under sharp scrutiny and raises questions about who pursued mediation first.
AI companies are pouring money into lobbying efforts in both Europe and the United States while simultaneously courting the public with “AI for good” messaging. The coordinated push aims to influence emerging regulations as policymakers struggle to balance innovation with concerns over jobs, societal impacts, and how the technology should be governed.
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