# Pakistan's Power Brokers Fear Democrat Wave

> Pakistan's leaders worry about US policy shifts after Democrats win elections, while families hope for cheaper oil.
- Title: Pakistan's Power Brokers Fear Democrat Wave · Indiatoday
- Summary: Pakistan's leaders worry about US policy shifts after Democrats win elections, while families hope for cheaper oil.
- Keywords: pakistan, democrat wave, us midterm polls, iran conflict, oil prices, cost of living crisis, trump administration, pakistan us relations, india, Indiatoday
- Source: Indiatoday — https://indiatoday.in/world/story/pakistan-power-brokers-fear-democrat-wave-in-us-after-midterm-polls-ordinary-families-hope-for-one-3034061-2026-11-06
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## Pakistan's Power Brokers Fear Democrat Wave
Pakistan's power brokers fear a shift in US policy after Democrats win midterm elections.
## Ordinary Families Hope for Change
Many Pakistani households hope for lower oil prices and economic relief through US policy shifts.
## Pakistan's Economic Strain
Pakistan, with over 240 million people, faces high energy costs due to the Iran conflict.
## Residents' Concerns
Karachi resident Sajjad Ali said meaningful negotiations with the current US administration are not possible without political change.

> We believe meaningful negotiations with the current US administration are not possible, and the ongoing bloodshed will not end until there is a change in (the US) government
## Trump's Relationship with Pakistan
Pakistan's military leadership built a close relationship with Trump, including a June 2025 lunch in Washington.
## Economic Benefits Limited
The US Export-Import Bank approved USD 1.25 billion for Pakistan's Reko Diq copper and gold project in December 2025.
## Unanswered Economic Request
Pakistan's request for a USD 10 billion facility from the US Treasury remains unanswered.
## Trump-Linked Deals
Pakistan signed memoranda with Trump-linked entities including World Liberty Financial and Powerus.
## Potential Scrutiny
Democrats may investigate Trump-linked deals, risking Pakistan's relationship with Washington.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's power brokers fear stricter US oversight post-Democrat victory, but ordinary families hope for lower oil prices and economic relief.