ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): Amnesty International, Charity and Security Network and Human Rights Watch has urged the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to call on the Indian government to stop prosecuting, intimidating and harassing human rights defenders, activists and non-profit organisations on the pretext of countering terrorist financing. The global human rights watchdog, in its… Continue reading Amnesty International wants FATF to review India’s obliteration of human rights, crackdown on dissenting voices
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Speakers stress FATF for “head-on” confrontation of Indian links with crimes
ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): The speakers including cabinet members, academicians and intelligentsia on Wednesday highlighting a “strong” nexus between crime and Indian politics, called for strict scrutiny of India’s involvement in state-terrorism, drug trade and illegal weapons to avert adverse impacts on the stability of South Asian region. They were addressing a seminar titled “Unveiling the… Continue reading Speakers stress FATF for “head-on” confrontation of Indian links with crimes
Indian govt’s exploiting FATF’s standards, int’l laws to target civil society groups: Amnesty
ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (APP): The Indian government authorities are exploiting the recommendations of a global terrorism financing and money laundering watchdog (Financial Action Task Force, FATF) to target civil society groups and activists and deliberately hinder their work, Amnesty International said in its new briefing released to media. “Weaponizing counter-terrorism: India’s exploitation of terrorism financing… Continue reading Indian govt’s exploiting FATF’s standards, int’l laws to target civil society groups: Amnesty
No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan’s stance over its relations with India was very clear and consistent, unless it revoked its illegal and unilateral acts of 2019 over the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), there was no space to meaningful engagement. He said that India had… Continue reading No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM
PM hails removal of Pakistan from EU’s High Risk Countries list
PM hails removal of Pakistan from EU’s High Risk Countries list
NA Speaker reaffirms fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia
NA Speaker reaffirms fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia
FM Bilawal says making efforts to further broaden ties with friendly countries
ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday said that the coalition government was making efforts to broaden Pakistan’s ties with the friendly countries, besides forging beneficial relations with other countries for the benefits of the people of Pakistan. In a video message on the advent of new year, the foreign minister… Continue reading FM Bilawal says making efforts to further broaden ties with friendly countries
Pakistan in constant touch with Afghanistan over resurgence in terrorism, cross-border violence: FO Spox
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Pakistan is in constant touch with the interim government of Afghanistan regarding the resurgence of terrorist incidents and cross-border violence, the Foreign Office said Thursday. “We have agreed to continue established institutional mechanism with Afghanistan to prevent such incidents,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at a weekly press briefing,… Continue reading Pakistan in constant touch with Afghanistan over resurgence in terrorism, cross-border violence: FO Spox
Interior Minister appreciates role of NACTA in checking terrorism, extremism
Interior Minister appreciates role of NACTA to check terrorism, extremism
FM hails removal of Pakistan from UK high-risk countries’ list
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said the United Kingdom had officially removed Pakistan from its list of ‘High-Risk Third Countries’ following their early completion of Financial Action Task Force action plans, which was good news. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister termed the development as ‘some good news’… Continue reading FM hails removal of Pakistan from UK high-risk countries’ list
Bilawal, Iraqi FM exchange views on bilateral, regional issues
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar met the Foreign Minister of Iraq Dr. Fouad Hussein on Saturday and exchanged views on bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of common interest. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 13th… Continue reading Bilawal, Iraqi FM exchange views on bilateral, regional issues
Bilawal, EU High Representative agree to enhance cooperation
The Foreign Minister during the meeting held in the United Arab Emirates expressed satisfaction over multifaceted relations between Pakistan and the European Union, which have strengthened over time. He noted that recent interactions between the two sides including holding of Joint Commission in Islamabad last month and the visit of the members of the European… Continue reading Bilawal, EU High Representative agree to enhance cooperation
FM, Jordan’s Deputy PM discuss ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar held a meeting on Saturday with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan and discussed matters of mutual interest. The meeting was held on the sidelines of 13th Annual Session… Continue reading FM, Jordan’s Deputy PM discuss ties
China welcomes FATF decision to remove Pakistan from grey list
China welcomes FATF decision to remove Pakistan from grey list
On Pakistan’s exit from grey list, business community sees promising economic future
On Pakistan’s exit from grey list, business community sees promising economic future
Proactive diplomacy, armed forces support helped exit from FATF grey list: Kaira
Proactive diplomacy, armed forces support helped exit from FATF grey list: Kaira
ECP’s decision proves IK as ‘certified thief, liar, dishonest’: PM
LAHORE Oct 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaf leader Imran Khan who used foul language and leveled false allegations against his political opponents, now stood as the certified embodiment of falsehood, dishonesty and deceitfulness. Addressing a press conference here, the prime minister said that the decision of… Continue reading ECP’s decision proves IK as ‘certified thief, liar, dishonest’: PM
Pakistan exits FATF’s grey list: FO
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Friday decided by consensus that Pakistan has completed all substantial, technical and procedural requirements of both 2018 and 2021 action plans.
FATF puts Pakistan on white list: Hina Khar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar Friday said Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Pakistan from the grey list, acknowledging the country’s significant progress in improving anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regime. In a press briefing here, she said “I am pleased to announce… Continue reading FATF puts Pakistan on white list: Hina Khar
Proud moment as Pakistan exits FATF grey list again under PML-N leadership: Marriyum
Proud moment as Pakistan exits FATF grey list again under PML-N leadership: Marriyum
