Update of FATF Meeting: Outcomes FATF Plenary, 21-23 February 2018

[WreckingBall]

Even if you go with Dunya news twitter account it is clearly saying that Pakistan to be put on the list by June NOT now which is aligned with Pakistan FM claim of 3 months reprieve and by that time Pakistan may get clearance completely.



Indian source and that too non diplomatic. They are spreading misinformation all over the place.

Is it a reprieve? Because the effects of being put were always going to kick in in June - never immediately. Right?

 

[Mrc]

https://jang.com.pk/latest/452990-no-decision-yet-on-including-pakistan-in-fatf-grey-list-fo

Premature ejaculation by India as usual

 

[Enigma_]

China and K.S.A seem to have backstabbed us here. I take back everything good I said about KSA earlier. China's decision is a massive disappointment.

 

[WreckingBall]

Even if you go with Dunya news twitter account it is clearly saying that Pakistan to be put on the list by June NOT now which is aligned with Pakistan FM claim of 3 months reprieve and by that time Pakistan may get clearance completely.



Indian source and that too non diplomatic. They are spreading misinformation all over the place.



No. You are wrong. NO decision has been made. What actually has happened so far is what Pakistan FM has claimed earlier that is 3 month reprieved and surely we will make every effort to get full clearance. Anyways things will be fully cleared in few hours time.

I got my information from a Reuters article - I don't rely on bombastic media from India or Pakistan. Anyways - best of luck.

 

[Enigma_]

It is not true...slum dogs are trying to drown their sorrow... you know these sad Gangadeshis have nothing to be happy in their low and miserable lives..so they create such farts from their rears.

I think it is true. Look at Ahsan's tweet.

 

[Maler]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...orist-financing-watchlist-media-idUSKCN1G70X7

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A global money-laundering watchdog has placed Pakistan back on its terrorist financing watchlist, Indian media and a diplomatic source said on Friday, in a likely blow to both Pakistan’s economy and its strained relations with the United States.

The move is part of a broader U.S. strategy to pressure Pakistan to cut alleged links to Islamist militants waging chaos in neighboring Afghanistan.

It comes days after reports that Pakistan had been given a three-month reprieve before being placed on the list, which could hamper banking and hurt foreign investment.

Washington has spent the past week lobbying member countries of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan on the so-called “grey list” of nations that are not doing enough to combat terrorism financing.

Pakistan’s last-minute efforts to avoid being placed on the list, which included taking over bodies linked to a powerful Islamist figure, proved insufficient, India’s Republic news service and Times Now television channel said.

An official statement was expected later on Friday.

Pakistan was previously on the list for three years until 2015.

A non-Indian diplomatic source from one of the FATF countries confirmed that the group had decided Pakistan would be put back on the watchlist.

Earlier in the week China, Turkey, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) were opposing the U.S.-led move against Pakistan but by Thursday night both China and the GCC dropped their opposition, the diplomatic source said.

“The decision was taken yesterday,” the diplomat said.

He added that the financial consequences would not kick in until June, which, in theory, could allow Pakistan the wriggle room to fix the terrorist financing issues. “But the odds of that, particularly in an election year, seem slim,” he added.

Pakistani officials and analysts fear being on the FATF watchlist could endanger its handful of remaining banking links to the outside world, causing real financial pain to the economy just as a general election looms in the summer.


Under FATF rules one country’s opposition is not enough to prevent a motion from being successful. Britain, France and Germany backed the U.S. move.

Islamabad has sought to head off the move by amending its anti-terrorism laws and by taking over organizations controlled by Hafiz Saeed, a Pakistan-based Islamist whom Washington blames for the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people.

On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif tweeted that Pakistan had received a 3-month reprieve, adding that it was “grateful to friends who helped”.

Reporting by Kay Johnson; Writing by Drazen Jorgic; Editing by Clarence Fernandez

 

[WreckingBall]

I am surprised if it is true. I thought Pakistan would manage to get some kind of reprieve. Just shows the kind of power the US exudes in international forums. I hope the common people in Pakistan don't suffer and Pakistan does whatever course correction it needs to do in order to get out of the list.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Is it a reprieve? Because the effects of being put were always going to kick in in June - never immediately. Right?

Not sure about that when it was going to get implemented.June deadline is new. Actually it is aligned with FM claim of 3 months cushion. Perhaps some sort of deal has been reached through Saudia Arab which WSJ claimed yesterday.

 

[Enigma_]

So let me get this straight. Saudi and China both turned around and put a big middle finger right in front of our faces? I mean, again if this news is true, then why the f*ck are we sending our troops to K.S.A. And China's decision is really discouraging. Either get rid of Saeed or fix it. This is become a joke.

 

[CHACHA"G"]

Its all over,, News is on Pakistani media....
,For almost 4 years we did not have any foreign Minister , For almost 4 years we had a Khawaja sara as our defence minister (the guy who issued nuke threat to other on falls news),,,,,, Result is we are on the list............. Where the fak is Khawaja sara now....
No worries ,,,,,,,,,,,, From now on Only Pakistan first............ fak any country ( I mean any) for Pakisnai interests......
Things to do...........
Kick all afghanis out ASAP.......... Seal the border , fence it, trench it and mine it.
Kick all BDeshis and other aliens out ASAP.............
Stop all money coming from Iran (to all and every one "Teroristsssssssssss") , Stop all money going to Iran(mainly mullas)
Stop all money coming from KSA(to all and every one."Teroristsssssss").
Stop all money coming from EU and US to all NGOs
Ban all NGOs............ Kick them all out
Govt need to take all Madrasa and Masjids under Govt control...ASAP......... Only material approved from Govt can be thought there.
Implement NAP with full power.............. ASAP......
And in last Increase transit fee for NATO and US 1000%...............

NOTE: I need to wake up,,,,,,, all of above are only my wishes , things that can only happen in my dream..... Sorry Pakistan.......... A beautiful land in very shameful , incompetent hands.

 

[The Eagle]

Pakistan responds to the report of being placed on FATF counter terrorism watchlist
23 Feb, 2018

ISLAMABAD - *Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson has responded to the news of placing Pakistan on the FATF Counter Terrorism watch list. *

*Pakistan on Friday dismissed Indian media reports that a global money-laundering watchdog has placed it back on its terrorist financing watchlist.*

The rumors came days after reports that Pakistan had been given a three-month reprieve before being placed on the list, which could hamper banking and hurt foreign investment.

US has spent the past week lobbying member countries of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan on the so-called "grey list" of nations that are not doing enough to combat terrorism financing.

Quoting FATF source, media reported that a final decision about Pakistan would be announced after conclusion of the watchdog meeting.

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman said US and UK had requested the FATF to put Pakistan on the "grey list".

He said Pakistan had already taken measures to address concerns raised by US and an action plan was being formally implemented in this regard.

Earlier in the week China, Turkey, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) were opposed the US -led move against Pakistan .

 

[The-Hack]

WHY THE F*CK ARE WE SENDING TROOPS TO SAUDI ARABIA? THEY JUST BACKSTABBED US AT THE LAST SECOND. Very dissappointed at China too. Get rid of Saeed or fix it Asap. Harami government (civilian and military) ney tamasha banaya huwa ha.

Be patience ............... and please be aware, don't use rough language about military leadership........ please i request you with humble sir

 

[AZ1]

China didnt vote in favor of us looks like signal that by june they will surely do something as they have huge investment with us as of Saudia i never reply in those thread where saudia show support fir pakistan for one day. They cant go against US and that's it.

Now pakistan Put huge fees on NATO. Pakistan was in grey list from 2013-2015 so whats the deal?
Hats off to the ppl who vote for nawaz and zardari.

 

[Enigma_]

Be patience ............... and please be aware, don't use rough language about military leadership........ please i request you with humble sir

Why should I be humble. I have every right to convey my grievances. Saray harami kaum ko tamasha banaya ha.

 

[The-Hack]

China didnt vote in favor of us looks like signal that by june they will surely do something as they have huge investment with us as of Saudia i never reply in those thread where saudia show support fir pakidtan for one day. They cant go agaainst US and that's it.

Now pakistan Put huge fees on NATO. Pakistan was in grey list from 2013-2015 so whats the deal?
Hats off to the ppl who vote for nawaz and zardari.

What's the possible implications if we again come in this list???