'Pakistan has to be brought back into FATF grey list': Asaduddin Owaisi in Kuwait

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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, part of an all-party delegation visiting Kuwait, called for Pakistan to be placed back on the Financial Action Task Force grey.

Kuwait City [Kuwait], May 28 (HBTV): The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, part of an all-party delegation visiting Kuwait, called for Pakistan to be placed back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list to curb its alleged involvement in terrorism recruitment.

The delegation is briefing international partners on India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader campaign against cross-border terrorism. In retaliation for the attack, in which 26 people were brutally killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7.

‘We hope that Pakistan would be brought in FATF grey list and this is very important. Otherwise, Pakistan is not stopping the recruitment of terrorists,’ Owaisi said while addressing the Indian diaspora in Kuwait.

He also urged Kuwait to play a pivotal role through the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in supporting India’s efforts.

‘They (Pakistan) have to be brought back into FATF grey list and for that, because Kuwait has a Secretary General GCC, they will have to play a very important role in helping India in getting Pakistan back into the FATF grey list,’ he added.

Earlier in the day, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika stated that both countries cooperate closely on global platforms.

‘India and Kuwait very effectively coordinate in all multilateral platforms, including the FATF meetings. Last time in Singapore, we had very effective interaction and we continue to work together with all international partners, including Kuwait,’ Swaika said.

According to government sources, India is preparing to submit a detailed dossier to FATF, presenting evidence and raising concerns over the involvement of specific entities and individuals in terror financing and money laundering. The dossier aims to push for stringent scrutiny and international action under FATF protocols.

Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reportedly eliminating over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)