Pakistan has increased its lobbying and public relations efforts in the United States, as detailed in Foreign Agents Registration Act filings. Contracts totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars involve Pakistan's government and affiliated organizations. These efforts target US Congress, the executive branch, think tanks, and media to improve US-Pakistan relations, focusing on regional stability, economic development, trade, and Pakistan's resources. Specific payments include $900,000 for outreach by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute and $25,000 monthly for the Embassy of Pakistan's contract with Ervin Graves Strategy Group.