“The FATF plenary started today, this is the decision-making body of the FATF. The outcomes will be published on Friday,” FATF spokesperson Alexandra Wijmenga-Daniel told Hindustan Times. “No consensus for nominating Pakistan,” he wrote, adding that the FATF proposed a three-month pause along with the submission of an unspecified new report to the body. Earlier this month, the US tabled a motion to reintroduce Pakistan to the FATF watchlist as ties fray over US accusations that Islamabad is providing safe haven to militants. Last week, Pakistan amended its anti-terror laws to ban groups listed as terrorists by the United Nations.

Source: Hindustan Times February 21, 2018 17:15 UTC