Alexandra Wijmenga-Daniel, a spokeswoman for the task force, known as F.A.T.F., would not comment on the news reports, saying only that “Pakistan was subject to F.A.T.F. The task force was created in 1989 to fight money laundering before its mandate extended to fight terrorism financing. While the group does not issue binding requirements or sanctions, countries placed on its list face intense international scrutiny and financial pressure. The United States, India and other Western countries have repeatedly called for Pakistan to take stronger action against a charity that acts as a front for Lashkar-e-Taiba. The State Bank of Pakistan introduced a comprehensive set of new rules against money laundering and terror financing, officials said.

Source: New York Times February 24, 2018 00:28 UTC