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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has cautioned Pakistan that its removal from the grey list in October 2022 does not make it immune to scrutiny over money laundering and terror-financing risks. The watchdog underlined that countries exiting the list must continue with strict monitoring and cannot assume “bullet-proof” protection. Pakistan’s Compliance Record Pakistan
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Both India and the United States are reportedly very close to finalising a bilateral trade deal, a senior government official said on Friday in New Delhi. Sources indicate that most key issues have been resolved, and a draft agreement could be announced soon. Government’s Stand On Negotiations The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated […]
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his country’s military partnership with Russia will “advance non-stop,” reinforcing Pyongyang’s support for Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speech at Memorial Ceremony Kim made the remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honouring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces in the […]
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that any move by Israel to annex parts of the West Bank could undermine President Donald Trump’s peace initiative aimed at stabilising Gaza. The warning followed a preliminary vote in the Israeli Knesset on a bill proposing sovereignty over parts of the occupied territory. Risk to Gaza […]