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December 10, 2025 10:14 PM

Jaishankar hails Italy as ‘one of India’s closest partners’ amid joint anti-terror financing drive

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, describing Italy as “one of India’s closest partners” and reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to countering terror financing. Speaking at the meeting in New Delhi, Jaishankar thanked Italy for its support following last month’s terror incident in the capital and highlighted the progress made in strengthening security cooperation. “...

October 25, 2025 11:12 AM

FATF warns Pakistan, says exit from ‘greylist’ not gives it immunity from money laundering & terror financing

Global terror funding watchdog -- Financial Action Task Force (FATF) -- has said that it has cautioned Pakistan that its exit from the 'greylist' in October 2022 does not make it immune from global scrutiny on terror financing and money laundering. Speaking at a press conference in France after the FATF's plenary session, FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo has emphasised that countries, including Pakistan, must remain vigilant and committed to combating illicit financial activity even after d...

July 16, 2025 4:30 PM

India reiterates zero tolerance for money laundering, terror funding

India has reaffirmed its commitment to combat money laundering and terror financing, aligning its domestic frameworks with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris, FATF plays a crucial role in protecting the integrity of the global financial system. With 40 members today, the body’s recommendations have shaped anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regimes worldwide, with over 200 countries pled...

June 17, 2025 10:11 AM

FATF condemns Pahalgam terror attack, says it could not have occurred without ‘money and means’

In a major development, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Monday severely condemned the "brutal terrorist attack" in Pahalgam on April 22, stating that it could not have taken place without "money and the means" to move funds between terrorist supporters. "Terrorist attacks kill, maim and inspire fear around the world. The FATF notes with grave concern and condemns the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. This, and other recent attacks, could not occur without money and...

May 21, 2025 1:45 PM

Pakistan’s parallel terror economy: Narcotics, charities and counterfeit cash

According to the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), Pakistan is home to 83 proscribed terrorist organisations. Of these, 45 remain active, spreading violence not only in India but across Asia and far beyond. Many are indigenous creations; others are trans-national networks that Islamabad’s ruling establishment, and its all-powerful army, openly courts or covertly protects, whether governing the country directly or de facto. A Who’s Who of Pakistan-Backed Extremism The roll-call of jihadis...

September 19, 2024 11:19 PM

FATF praises India’s efforts against illicit finance but warns of terrorism threats

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday lauded India's efforts to tackle illicit finance but cautioned the country about serious threats related to terrorism and terrorist financing, particularly concerning groups like ISIL and Al Qaeda. In a statement posted on X, FATF highlighted, "India achieved a high level of technical compliance with the FATF Recommendations and has taken substantial measures to tackle illicit finance. However, it must continue to enhance its system as its econ...