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India moving in right direction: ‘Following the money’ is key to counter terrorism
There is no question that ‘following the money’ is essential to counter terrorism. It goes to India’s credit that an enormous squeeze has been enforced to ensure the terror funding tap goes dry
Explained: Why Pakistan has been removed from FATF and why India is unhappy
Already in economic strife, Pakistan was finding it increasingly difficult to obtain financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Union. The move comes as a financial lifeline
Pakistan likely to exit global watchdog FATF's grey list on Friday
With Pakistan's continuation on the grey list, it had increasingly become difficult for Islamabad to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Union, thus further enhancing problems for the cash-strapped country
Pakistan and FATF: Islamabad’s cosmetic war against terrorism
The recent arrest and sentencing of Sajid Mir to fifteen-and-a-half years, also for terrorist financing, in early June, has been aimed at placating the FATF
Why India should have responded strongly against Pakistan after 26/11 Mumbai attacks
There comes a time when actions must speak louder than words. 26/11 was one such time when it just should have been done
By celebrating Pakistan victory, some Indians have made a ‘mauka-ry’ of Indian ethos and democracy
None of those who celebrated Pakistan’s victory would ever desire to live in Pakistan, even if invited or promised a lifelong visa
Why Turkey joins Pakistan on FATF grey list and how it is a big blow for ‘best buddies’
Both Pakistan and Turkey are now among 23 countries worldwide that are on the group’s grey list, which includes Morocco, Myanmar, Jordan and the Philippines too
Pakistan may remain on 'grey list' till FATF's next session in April 2022, says French media report
The FATF is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system
Why Pakistan continues to find itself in the black hole of FATF grey list
FATF Pakistan status: Until Pakistan stops terror financing and providing terror infrastructure, it is unlikely to come out of the grey list
Explainer: What is FATF, and why Pakistan has been struggling to get out of its ‘Grey List'
The organisation was established by the G-7 Summit that was held in Paris in 1989 in response to mounting concern over money laundering
FATF retains Pakistan in 'grey list', asks Islamabad to address concerns 'as quickly as possible'
The FATF said that that there is a serious deficiency on the part of Pakistan in checking terror financing and the country is yet to demonstrate it has taken action against the UN-designated terrorists and their associates
Hafiz Saeed's 'ten-year jail sentence' is an eyewash; LeT chief remains emblem of Pakistani duplicity
Saeed has been in and out of house arrest since 2008, with the courts setting him free after the State seemed unable to frame charges
FATF set to decide on Pakistan's grey list status in virtual meeting on 21, 23 October
Global terrorist financing watchdog had placed Pakistan on the grey list in June 2018 and asked Islamabad to implement a plan of action to curb money laundering and terror financing by the end of 2019
Pakistan issues financial sanctions against Afghanistan's Taliban members to avoid FATF blacklist
The orders also target al-Qaida as well as outlawed Pakistani groups like Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, thousands of whom are believed to be hiding in remote regions of Afghanistan
Despite rising coronavirus cases in Pakistan, Islamabad continues terror missions in Kashmir, seeks to fuel Khalistan movement
As much of the world is occupied with the pandemic, a new war with not just political, but social overtones is being launched to denude and destroy India’s border areas.
At UN, India asks Pakistan to stop terror funding and dismantle militant camps operating from its soil
India's terse statement came a week after the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided to retain Pakistan on its 'Grey List' and warned the country of stern action if it fails to prosecute and penalise those involved in terror funding emanating from its jurisdiction.
Foreign investors from Mauritius to continue being eligible for FPI registration with increased monitoring: SEBI
The SEBIannouncement comes after the tax haven was put on the ‘grey list' of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—an inter-governmental policy-making body that sets anti-money laundering standards
Pakistan to remain on FATF Grey List till June 2020; watchdog warns of action if Islamabad fails to check terror funding
The FATF is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system
Pakistan expected to get four-month breather to fulfil FATF obligations and secure its exit from grey list
Pakistan submitted a 650-page review report to the FATF on 8 January in response to 150 questions raised by the FATF regarding new Pakistani policies on money laundering.
FATF to keep Pakistan in 'grey list' as Turkey, Malaysia extend support; decision comes week after Hafiz Saeed's conviction
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is likely to keep Pakistan in the grey list and not put it in the black list, reports said on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the global terror financing watchdog held a review meeting on whether Pakistan had taken sufficient steps and implemented its plan of action to fight terrorism.