“Pakistan’s friendly countries persuaded India not to make trouble for Pakistan in FATF”, a source told The Nation. Sources also said that both Pakistan and India have also been in contact behind the scenes on the matter. Pakistan also remained engaged with the new French Ambassador in Islamabad which was very effective diplomacy. “French misperceptions about Pakistan were removed after the statements of hardliners elements in Pakistan last year which affected bilateral relations”, a source said. Pakistan will have to remain active on the diplomatic front even after the FATF decision and continue to engage with the FATF Asia pacific group and other countries.

Source: The Nation October 23, 2022 05:25 UTC