Financial Action Task Force

'Due to FATF Scrutiny, Pak was forced to take some action against terrorists': India on Pakistan's exit from FATF's grey list

India's MEA in response to media queries on Pakistan`s removal from the grey list of  FATF on Friday said that Pakistan must continue to take "credible, verifiable, irreversible and sustained" action against terrorism and terrorist financing emanating from territories under its control.

Oct 22, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

Work on 'complex money laundering investigations, prosecutions': FATF keeps Pakistan in grey list

Imran Khan's Pakistan has been on the FATF`s grey list for deficiencies in its counter-terror financing and anti-money laundering regimes since June 2018.

Mar 05, 2022, 09:36 AM IST

Around 140 terrorists waiting at launch pads across LoC despite ceasefire

The official at the same time said the Army has been noticing continued presence of around 140 terrorists at the launch pads across the LoC, likely waiting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, but the robust counter-infiltration grid has so far desisted them from making any such attempts. 

Aug 05, 2021, 17:29 PM IST

RBI imposes restrictions on new entities from non-FATF compliant jurisdictions

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) periodically identifies jurisdictions with weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing activities. Jurisdictions that do not fall under 'high-risk' and 'increased monitoring' categories are considered as FATF-compliant ones.

Jun 14, 2021, 23:31 PM IST

Internal feud looms large in Pakistan as it fails to get off FATF 'grey' list

Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Khawaja M Asif slammed Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Oct 24, 2020, 01:13 AM IST

Pakistan continues to remain on the terror-financing watchdog FATF grey list

In a decision that was on expected lines, Pakistan continues to remain on the terror-financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list that will impact the economy of the country. The decision of the FATF is a major blow to the Imran Khan-led government.

Oct 23, 2020, 20:24 PM IST

Major blow to Pakistan as it remains on terror-financing watchdog FATF's grey list

Being on the grey list means, the country needs to make reforms in its financial system so that money is not used for terrorism.

Oct 23, 2020, 19:01 PM IST

Islamabad hasn't taken action on terrorists, says India ahead of FATF's decision on Pakistan's listing

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson said, "As is well known, Pakistan continues to provide safe havens to terrorist entities and individuals."

Oct 23, 2020, 00:42 AM IST

New name, same terror group: LeT becomes TRF for Pakistan to save itself from FATF axe

Intelligence inputs confirmed, in a bid to save itself from FATF rap, Pakistan changed LeT's name to TRF. 

Apr 29, 2020, 20:30 PM IST

Pakistan to remain in grey list of Financial Action Task Force, say sources

This comes after Pakistan submitted a report on action regarding the implementation of the watchdog`s plan of action during the Paris meeting.

Feb 18, 2020, 18:28 PM IST

Ahead of FATF meeting, Pakistan's ISI meets JeM and other terror outfits, assures them of gradual removal of restrictions

The JeM has also been told to once again intensify its old activities in Madrasas and other related institutes. These institutions have been asked to teach religious bigotry and jihad against India.

Feb 17, 2020, 22:16 PM IST

No relief for Pakistan, FATF to announce decision on 'listing' on Friday

In a major development on Tuesday, the terror financing watchdog decided "in principle" that Pakistan will remain on its grey list till February 2020 and directed the country to take "extra measures" for the "complete elimination" of terror financing and money laundering.

Oct 18, 2019, 07:46 AM IST

Financial Action Task Force decides to keep Pakistan in grey list till February 2020: Reports

The FATF, which is the global watchdog for terror financing and money laundering, has also directed Pakistan to take ‘extra measures’ aimed at ‘complete’ elimination of terror financing and money laundering, reported leading Pakistani news website Dawn.

Oct 16, 2019, 22:04 PM IST

Financial Action Task Force to take final decision on blacklisting Pakistan on October 18

Notably, the Asia/Pacific Group (APG) subgroup has already recommended that Islamabad should be blacklisted due to its poor compliance on measures to tackle terror.

Oct 14, 2019, 22:11 PM IST

Global terror financing watchdog FATF to take call on blacklisting Pakistan at its plenary meet

FATF will hold its next plenary meet from October 16 to 18, 2019.

Aug 23, 2019, 23:04 PM IST

A milestone: India welcomes UN's new resolution to counter terrorist financing

New Delhi Thursday welcomed United Nation Security Council's move to call upon countries to adopt a resolution on counter terrorist financing.

Mar 29, 2019, 08:51 AM IST

Pakistan seeks India's removal from terror financing watchdog's review body to ensure 'fair process'

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) continuing Pakistan with the 'Gray' listing means downgrading of the country by multilateral lenders like IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody's, S&P and Fitch. 

Mar 10, 2019, 06:28 AM IST

Pakistan demands India's removal from terror financing watchdog FATF's review body

Pakistan has asked the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international terror financing watchdog, to remove India as co-chair of its Asia-Pacific Joint Group, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.

Mar 10, 2019, 00:06 AM IST

FATF president says will hold Pakistan accountable if it doesn't fulfill commitments

A high-level delegation from the government of Pakistan attended the FATF plenary.

Feb 22, 2019, 18:43 PM IST

Terror financing watchdog FATF condemns Pulwama terror attack, says Pak fails to curb terror finance

The terror financing watchdog said that Pakistan has failed to demonstrate a proper understanding on funding of terrorist groups such as JeM and LeT.

Feb 22, 2019, 18:24 PM IST