The documents obtained by the Turkish-based Anadolu Agency, revealed that the cement firm had constantly informed the French intelligence of its relationship with the ISIS, which also goes by its Arabic moniker of Daesh, in Syria. Ironically, France has been opposing Pakistan’s removal from Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list despite the remarkable progress made by the country. Moreover, French president had also been vowing to support anti-ISIS fight in Iraq, but in Syria, they were supporting the same group. In 2016-17, the French press endorsed the claim that Lafarge financed the terrorist organisation, Daesh, in the Syrian civil war. Historically, the powers like France create, sponsor and finance terrorist organisations for their vested interests, the report said.

Source: The Express Tribune September 12, 2021 05:15 UTC