India to Push FATF to Re-List Pakistan on Grey List: Report

May 23, 2025 Komal Das

India plans to urge the Financial Action Task Force to add Pakistan back to its grey list due to rising tensions and security concerns

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The FATF grey list includes countries under increased monitoring for weaknesses in fighting money laundering and terrorist financing

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Pakistan was removed from the grey list in 2022, which improved its credibility with lenders amid its economic crisis

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India will also oppose World Bank funding for Pakistan, arguing it may support terrorism activities

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The IMF approved a \$1 billion bailout to Pakistan after Islamabad met conditions, but set 11 new conditions amid tensions

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India claims IMF funds are indirectly used to finance terrorism, with defense spending rising after loan approvals

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PM Narendra Modi warned Pakistan that if it continues exporting terrorism, it will have to “beg for every penny”

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Modi added Pakistan’s army and economy will bear the cost of every terrorist attack launched against India

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