ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials say the government has approved fresh measures to avoid being blacklisted by an international group that monitors money laundering and terror financing.
Three officials say the measures adopted Tuesday would prevent suspected militants from operating bank accounts and illegally transferring money by air, land and sea. They spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the decision with reporters.
The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force placed Pakistan on a “grey list” earlier this year but gave it time to take action before a further downgrade. Pakistan fears the listing could deter foreign investors and hinder its access to international markets as it grapples with a fiscal crisis.
Pakistan is set to submit a compliance report to the FATF the first week of January.
Pakistan takes measures to avoid terror finance blacklist
Pakistan takes measures to avoid terror finance blacklist
- The measures would prevent suspected militants from operating bank accounts and illegally transferring money by air, land and sea
- A compliance report will be submitted to the FATF in the first week of January
Islamabad reviews preparations for 2026 OIC ministerial conference on women
- The conference, held every three to four years, brings together OIC ministers to discuss progress on women’s rights
- Pakistan’s foreign minister directs authorities finalize arrangements, priorities in coordination with OIC Secretariat
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday presided over a meeting to review progress regarding the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in July, the Pakistani foreign ministry said.
The conference, held approximately every three to four years, brings together ministers from OIC member states to review progress on women’s rights, share national policies and adopt new frameworks.
This year’s conference is slated to be held in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on July 12-13, according to a schedule of 2026 meetings shared on the OIC website.
“The meeting evaluated progress and emphasized timely coordination to ensure a successful event,” the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
“FM directed all relevant ministries and stakeholders to finalize logistical arrangements and thematic priorities in close collaboration with the OIC Secretariat.”
Previous ministerial meetings have focused on themes such as women’s economic empowerment, combating gender-based violence, and improving access to education and health care.
The exact agenda for the 2026 meeting has yet to be announced.
The previous OIC ministerial conference on women was held in Cairo in 2021 and focused on women’s empowerment, protection frameworks, and socio-economic participation.
