Some powers want FATF’s sword hanging over Pakistan: FM

Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that after the full implementation of 26 out of 27 points of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Action Plan, there is no justification for placing Pakistan on the grey list. According to the details, in a statement regarding the FATF’s decision to keep Pakistan on the “grey list”, the Foreign Minister said that it was necessary to determine whether the FATF was a technical forum or a political one. It is also important to note that this forum is not being used for political purposes. “As far as the technical aspects are concerned, we have been given 27 points and he himself is acknowledging that we have fully implemented 26 out of 27 points,” FM Qureshi said. FATF announces its verdict, Pakistan remains on grey list He said that much progress has been made on the 27th point and intends to do more. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that in my view, in such a situation, there is no room for Pakistan to remain on the grey list. “Some forces want the sword to hang over Pakistan. I also think it is important to make it clear that whatever steps we take are … Continue reading Some powers want FATF’s sword hanging over Pakistan: FM