News Desk
NEW DEHLI: Reports from India suggest renewed political calls for Pakistan to be placed back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, following New Delhi’s increased representation in the global financial watchdog’s leadership structure.
According to the reports, India has secured a senior position within Financial Action Task Force, prompting domestic political figures to urge the government to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at scrutinising Pakistan’s compliance record.
Among those making such calls is Indian parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi, who reportedly urged the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push for renewed action against Pakistan in international forums.
The comments come after an Indian civil service officer, Vivek Aggarwal, was appointed to a senior leadership role within FATF for the 2026–27 term, a development that has been highlighted in Indian media and political commentary.
FATF is the global body responsible for monitoring money laundering and terrorist financing risks, and countries placed on its grey list face increased international financial scrutiny and compliance pressure.
Pakistan was previously placed on the grey list multiple times due to concerns over anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing frameworks, most recently in 2018, before being removed in October 2022 after completing a series of reform benchmarks.
The latest political discourse in India reflects continuing strategic and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours, although no formal FATF decision regarding Pakistan’s status has been announced in connection with the recent developments.
