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FM Qureshi says the money-laundering watchdog would appear as a political forum if action not taken against New Delhi

Qureshi says Pakistan will foil designs, continue to prevent money laundering, terror financing

The fact that Pakistan has continued to avoid being relegated to its black list is quite an achievement

Index sees range-bound trading due to host of negative triggers

Global body hands over new six-point action plan to Islamabad

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says unrest in the war-torn country affects Pakistan and Iran

Finance ministry warns against speculations on action plan

Qureshi, Szijjarto agree global financial watchdog should not be used as political tool

Trading remains jittery as investors opt for caution

Benchmark index sheds 100.61 points to settle at 45,865.02

Sources said Pakistan’s progress on at least three out of six remaining action points need more work

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 366.17 points to settle at 45,362.58

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 337.61 points to settle at 45,890.04

Money-laundering watchdog expected to take final decision in its virtual meeting on February 22

14-member committee includes officials from FBR, NAB, FIA, ANF, CTDs

Ending financial activity will reduce annual revenue of dept from Rs12b to one-third

The move aims to increase transparency, comply with FATF standards

Minister terms EU DisinfoLab report a bombshell expose about India’s propaganda campaigns to destabilise Pakistan

Issuance of new saving certificates also halted to meet FATF requirement

There was no media strategy to shape public narrative and inform world about Pakistan’s commitment to AML/CFT agenda

Minister says govt focusing on implementation of laws for next evaluation

Minister says some circles were spreading ‘false information’ about abstention or negative voting

Benchmark KSE-100 index crawls up 66.98 points to settle at 41,266

Watchdog praises Islamabad’s progress on action plan

Islamabad and Riyadh enjoy strong fraternal ties and always cooperate with each other on all issues, says FO

Country complies with 21 of 27 points in action plan, averting blacklist

Islamabad needs support of 12 countries to ensure it is removed from grey list

Pakistan has taken steps to avoid black list but these should be expressed aggressively

Move aimed at implementing laws related to AML, CFT and CPF

Regulations target customers of real estate dealers, jewellers and accountants

DNFBPs required to keep all data of buyers making purchases of Rs2m

Top Indian leaders were quiet when the FinCEN files became public

Pakistan made ‘robust progress’ in completing ICRG Action Plan

Legislation should always be done with national consensus after ensuring that all stakeholders are onboard

More than two dozen opposition lawmakers did not turn up for the joint sitting

Imran says money laundered abroad can be used in country for human development

Joint sitting of parliament passes three bills to help country exit watchdog’s grey list

Also extends for 120 days ICJ (Review and Reconsideration) Ordinance, 2020

Pakistan's 27-point action plan will be reviewed during a virtual meeting

In the last Senate session, the government due to less number of seats faced a defeat in getting the bills passed

Both sides will exchange information to curb financial crimes

Fears that it may fail to get parliament’s nod even at joint session

FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi urges Nawaz Sharif to return home

Says though the gesture was in good faith the govt committed a mistake

Joint-setting likely to be held after Ashura, August 30

PM aide says ‘national security’ belongs to govt as well as to opposition

Says they keep threatening to bring down the government unless given NRO

Shibli vows govt will not succumb to opposition’s political blackmailing

JUI-F, JI oppose legislation, term it slavery to anti-money laundering watchdog

Officials says show-cause notices issued to PIMS doctors have been withdrawn