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Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization—IV

The legalization of cryptocurrency in Pakistan is gaining momentum, requiring a strong regulatory framework to mitigate financial crimes. The previous articles in this series have laid the basis by discussing…

Countering terror — beyond labels

During the past few weeks, terrorists affiliated with the TTP), Al-Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) have been referred to by Pakistani authorities as Khawarij. This term,…

FATF evaluations

India’s progress in combating illicit finance was brought into focus on September 18, 2024, with the release of the Mutual Evaluation Report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This…

Time to apply for FATF membership

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its 5th Plenary presided over by Singaporean President T. Raja Kumar. Delegates from over 200 jurisdictions and international organizations convened in Paris for…

Transparency matters

On December 29, barely a week after calling for proposals for reforming judicial appointments and shortlisting eight significant areas on which proposals were sought from additional persons, the Judicial Commission…

How to combat terror financing

Pakistan has faced significant challenges in combating terrorism financing due to its complex geopolitical landscape, porous borders, and historical links to extremist groups. Terror financing involves the provision of funds…