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Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj

China's UN vote exposes extreme vulnerability to ISI blackmail

Thousands of Chinese working on strategic and economic projects across Pakistan are soft targets to terror outfits controlled by Pakistani deep state, analysts say.

Mar 14, 2019

Pakistan writes to FATF, requests removal of India from review body

Last few months have witnessed Pakistan leaving no stone unturned to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

Mar 10, 2019

Pakistan to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk' category

These decisions were taken at a meeting of the general council on FATF led by Finance Secretary Arif Ahmed Khan as part of a series of meetings to comply with the watchdog's obligations.

Mar 9, 2019

JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother, son detained in Pakistan

Jaish chief's brother Rauf is among 44 members who have been detained by the Pakistan government, including Masood Azhar's son Hammad Azhar.

Mar 5, 2019

Surgical Strike 2.0: 'Military mismatch and diplomatic isolation will deter direct Pakistani attack on India'

The Indian strike has shorn of the element of surprise and Pakistani military will not be able to pull off retaliation with the same amount of success that India enjoyed.

Feb 26, 2019

FATF gives Iran until June to strengthen anti-money laundering rules

Foreign businesses say compliance and Iran's removal from the FATF's blacklist are key for making investments in the country, especially after the United States re-imposed sanctions on Iran.

Feb 22, 2019

India vs Pakistan: How do the nuclear-armed neighbours fare on military strength?

India's efforts to blacklist Pakistan go in vain as FATF decides to keep grey list status

If Pakistan was blacklisted, its status would have been downgraded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and stopped receiving monetary funding by the international money lender.

Feb 22, 2019

Mexico's new government takes aim at drug cartel finances

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is taking aim at the finances of the powerful Jalisco cartel in what a top anti-money laundering official said was an opening salvo in the fight to stop criminal gangs from flourishing with impunity.

Dec 8, 2018

G20: PM Modi discusses economy, terrorism and fugitive economic offenders

The Prime Minister wanted countries to "immediately" join the automatic exchange of information.

Dec 2, 2018

China pats Pakistan for 'efforts' to have peace talks with India

During the ongoing China visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Beijing and Islamabad issued a joint statement which had some references to India and the issues where it is involved.

Nov 4, 2018

Hafiz Saeed's JuD, FIF no longer banned outfits in Pakistan, only on watch-list

During a court hearing in Islamabad on Thursday, a law officer informed that the Imran Khan-led government has not extended the ordinance that put JuD and FIF as banned organizations

Oct 27, 2018

Iran anti-money laundering law faces roadblocks as October deadline looms large

Tehran nears a deadline to pass legislation to help it attract investment while facing US sanctions.

Aug 18, 2018

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid economic meltdown and a debt trap, political stability a challenge

Pakistan goes to the polls on July 25, 2018. Whatever the outcome of the 13th elections, the chances of the government completing its tenure remains weak. The new government will face massive challenges domestically as well as externally.

Jul 2, 2018

India not taking adequate steps to ensure firms obey anti-money laundering laws: US

The US says that investigators "have had limited success in coordinating the seizure of illicit proceeds with Indian counterparts".

Jul 20, 2017

BRICS Summit 2016: Full text of Goa Declaration adopted by India, China, Russia, Brazil and South Africa

The BRICS countries discussed crucial issues ranging from conflicts, terrorism, socio-economic prosperity to climate change.

Oct 16, 2016

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