FATF
FATF Recognizes India's ED as Model Agency for Exceptional Asset Recovery Framework
Nov 05, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has praised India's asset recovery system, highlighting the Enforcement Directorate as a "model agency" in its recent report. India's framework for identifying, attaching, and repurposing criminal proceeds is considered one of the most effective among member countries, featuring strong legislative mechanisms, technological integration, and inter-agency coordination that enables swift action against financial crimes.
FATF Warns Pakistan: Removal From Grey List Doesn't Guarantee Protection Against Terror Financing
Oct 25, 2025 10:02 am CST
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has warned Pakistan that its 2022 removal from the 'greylist' doesn't make it immune to money laundering and terrorist financing. FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo emphasized that all countries must maintain vigilance against financial crimes, as reports surface of terrorist organizations using digital wallets to conceal fund transfers. Pakistan remains under monitoring by the Asia Pacific Group to ensure continued implementation of anti-terror financing measures.
Iran Ratifies UN Anti-Terror Financing Treaty in Bid to Ease International Banking Restrictions
Oct 23, 2025 12:22 am CST
Iran has joined the UN convention against terrorism financing in an effort to ease sanctions pressure and regain access to global banking systems. President Pezeshkian's administration hopes compliance with Financial Action Task Force standards will help stabilize Iran's struggling economy despite opposition from ultra-conservatives concerned about exposing sensitive information regarding Iran's support for regional groups.
'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name
Sep 20, 2025 01:05 pm CST
Banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed will now be known as Al-Murabitun - which means 'defenders of Islam' in Arabic - within Pakistan, intel sources told NDTV this week.
Pak's 'Islamic Solidarity' Bid To Derail India Plan -- And A Malaysian Snub
Jun 04, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Pakistan tried to derail the Indian delegation's visit to Malaysia, citing Islamic solidarity, but Kuala Lumpur rejected Islamabad's interference, top sources have told NDTV.