Tag: #FATF
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Non-partisanship of FATF questionable after confession of Indian influence
This opinion article has been shared by Muhammad Mustansar. The Foreign Minister of India, S. Jaishankar, finally divulged that the Narendra Modi government made efforts to keep Pakistan in the grey list of FATF. This acknowledgment by the Indian External Affairs Minister proves that the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) is doing political farce under…
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National Assembly told Pakistan has addressed 26 out of 27 action items of FATF
The National Assembly was informed on Monday that Pakistan has fulfilled all conditions set by the authorities concerned in order to exit the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list
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Punjab Police, FIA to join forces to achieve FATF targets
Lahore: Inspector General of Police Punjab Inam Ghani has said that rooting out anti-social elements financing terrorists including illegal acquisition and transfer of capital is one of the top priorities of Punjab Police for which Punjab Police, FIA and other national agencies will continue mutual operations. He further said that Punjab Police has played…
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Question mark on FATF’s reputation & credibility!
The biggest reason for the hardships on Pakistan is being a Muslim country, then the second biggest reason is the nuclear capability, the third big reason is that our defense establishment and the people love the country immensely. Every young soldier in the country considers it an honor to sacrifice his precious life to defend…
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Now small denomination prize bonds to be banned in phases
Lahore: After the cancellation of big denomination prize bonds, the government is all set to discontinue small denomination prize bonds of Rs 1500, Rs 750, Rs 200 and Rs 100 in phases. Earlier, the government had banned Rs40000, Rs25000, Rs15000, Rs7500 one after the other. However, the government has also decided to discontinue the small…
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FATF’s anti-Pakistan decision is impartial and biased: Rehman Malik
ISLAMABAD: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik has reportedly said that the FATF’s anti-Pakistan decision is impartial and biased. According to details, former Interior Minister Rehman Malik expressed grave concern over the FATF’s decision to keep Pakistan on the gray list. He said that giving a new six-point action plan to Pakistan instead of removing it…
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Some powers want FATF’s sword hanging over Pakistan: FM
Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that after the full implementation of 26 out of 27 points of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Action Plan, there is no justification for placing Pakistan on the grey list. According to the details, in a statement regarding the FATF’s decision to keep Pakistan on the…
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EU appreciates Pakistan’s commitment to continue the engagement with FATF to address all remaining issues
This opinion article has been shared by Muhammad Mustansar. Pakistan has made progress in countering terror financing and money laundering. The Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Laundering has improved Pakistan’s rating on 21 of the 40 technical recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) against money laundering and terror financing. The Asia Pacific Group…
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FATF conditions, Pakistan to combat money laundering
Anti-money laundering measures have been initiated by Pakistan in a major turn to comply with FATF terms and conditions. In his letter to India, Faisal Edhi offers humanitarian help Why People’s Tribunals in Thar? Curriculum in Saudi Arabia to include Ramayana and Mahabharata According to reports, FBR has started taking steps to curb money laundering.…
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Opposition again exposed by nominating Yusuf Raza Gilani as joint candidate: Murad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Sunday said the opposition was once again exposed by opposing open ballot for Senate elections and nominating Yusuf Raza Gilani as a joint candidate from on Islamabad seat. Addressing a press conference here at PID, he said the opposition opposed open ballot as…