Many a twist yet
Imran Khan’s recent sweeping electoral victory is indicative of a continually increasing support base for the leader as also a referendum for the convening of early elections in the country.…
Recovery of stolen assets
The global institutions in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) are working with developing countries and financial centers to stop the laundering of proceeds generated…
FATF/Pakistan: beyond grey list
Pakistan’s trip on the list of Jurisdictions under increased monitoring maintained by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is approaching an end. The recent consolidated assessment rating by the FATF…
Perils of desperation
There is so much about democracy which is being bandied around every day that it drives one sick, particularly when this harangue is nothing but a mammoth compilation of blatant…
A season of good tidings
“Revolution cannot be forecast. It cannot be foretold. It comes of itself. Revolution is brewing and it is bound to flare up.” – Vladimir Lenin Pakistan seems to be engulfed…
Multiple challenges
Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the world which as on August 23, 2022 is 230,052,620 as per worldometers. It shares borders with two important regional powers, China…
Victim protection
CRISES, crime and tragedy traumatise the people. Trauma not only directly affects the actual victims but also those who witness the cause of their distress. Such victims, especially the victims…
FATF and its impact on country’s economy
Pakistan has gone through so many challenges and adversaries in its relatively short life span of 75 years that it is not only remarkable, but it shows its resiliency and…
New PM and reforms agenda
Pakistan needs all out fundamental structural reforms in all areas of governance. However, the most important and immediate is political stability — the main challenge faced by the 23rd Prime…
Pakistan and FATF mandate
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released the Report on the State of Effectiveness and Compliance with the FATF Standards in April 2022. This report contains a comprehensive overview of…
