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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pakistan caught red-handed again: FATF's new report exposes the dirty tricks of Islamabad
Mis-declaration and dual-use materials raise proliferation concerns April terror attack in Pahalgam linked to financial networks Live Events India calls out state-sponsored terrorism in risk assessments FATF case echoes past proliferation network run by AQ Khan (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a striking revelation, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has cited a 2020 case where Indian authorities intercepted a shipment of missile-related equipment headed for Karachi, exposing Pakistan's use of mis-declared dual-use goods linked to its ballistic missile programme. The global watchdog's latest report highlights how the consignment, traced to Islamabad's National Development Complex, was disguised in shipping documents — a move seen as part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts to bypass international controls and fuel to the FATF report, Indian investigators stopped a cargo ship carrying autoclaves — specialised equipment used for high-energy materials and missile motor components. The shipment had been falsely declared in its documentation. The Bill of Lading, submitted with the consignment, showed a direct connection between the importing party and Pakistan's National Development Complex, a facility known for developing long-range ballistic missiles. This detail was first reported by The Times of India (TOI).FATF noted that such dual-use goods can support missile and weapons development programmes when exported without proper declarations. The watchdog cited the Pakistan-linked case as a key example of how weak export controls and mis-declarations can lead to violations of international case also reinforces FATF's growing concerns around the global trade in proliferation-sensitive goods. The watchdog said this incident illustrates how state-linked entities may attempt to bypass regulations by disguising the nature and end use of sensitive its broader statement, FATF also referred to a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people. 'The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, would not have been possible without financial support,' the FATF said in its report. It added that a detailed document covering terror financing cases — including those linked to state-sponsored actors — will be released told PTI that the FATF's decision to publicly mention the Kashmir incident marked a rare but clear signal from the international body. Indian officials interpreted the move as growing recognition of the financial networks behind cross-border terror attacks. According to Indian sources, the Pahalgam attack was carried out by militants who were trained in National Risk Assessment has identified terrorism financing from state actors — with Pakistan prominently named — as a significant national security threat. The FATF currently monitors 24 countries on its 'grey list' for strategic gaps in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance systems. Countries under grey-listing face increased scrutiny from international financial institutions and risk reduced investor this context, Indian authorities are preparing a formal dossier highlighting Pakistan's compliance failures. The document is expected to be presented during the Asia Pacific Group meeting on August 25 and the FATF plenary session on October 20. Officials have confirmed that India will push for Pakistan's re-inclusion in the grey list, citing new latest focus on proliferation threats also brings back attention to earlier instances of nuclear material trafficking tied to Pakistan. One of the most significant of these was the network operated by Abdul Qadeer Khan, widely known as the 'father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb.'As reported by TOI, Khan began acquiring uranium enrichment technology from Europe in the 1970s. He later used this knowledge to help build Pakistan's nuclear programme and exported the same expertise to Iran, North Korea and Libya through a global black-market network. 'He reportedly earned $100 million from Libya alone,' the report AQ Khan network was exposed in 2003 and was found to have operated through a complex web of intermediaries across more than 20 countries. The fallout from the operation led to years of global concern about nuclear proliferation risks, and raised serious questions about oversight and control within Pakistan's strategic institutions.(With inputs from TOI)
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Business Standard
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Watch: PM Modi meets members of all-party delegations Salman Khurshid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening met members of multi-party delegations who had travelled to world capitals to convey India's strong stand against Pakistan-linked terrorism following Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Proud of how MPs advocated India's voice, says PM Modi
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday commended the seven multi-party delegations for effectively representing India's stance in global capitals following Operation Sindoor , a decisive strike against terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK. "Met members of various delegations who represented India in different countries and elaborated on India's commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We're all proud of the manner in which they put forward India's voice," PM said on X. Over 50 representatives from the delegations, who visited 33 foreign capitals and the EU, called on Modi to share their experiences. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the PM was "very pleasant" to the delegation members, seeing it as an opportunity to thank them. "He walked around the lawn to different tables, talking to different groups of people... It was a good, lively, informal meeting," Tharoor said, adding that MPs shared insights and suggested such visits be made a regular practice, which the PM seemed to support. The delegations - comprising current and former MPs and ex-diplomats - conveyed India's firm stand against Pakistan-linked terrorism and its commitment to global peace. EAM S Jaishankar had earlier praised the delegations for highlighting India's position.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Putin Aide EXPOSES Kyiv, Draws New Red Line On War
Shashi Tharoor, Priyanka Chaturvedi Share Key Insights After Meeting PM Modi At His Residence Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with members of all-party delegations who had recently completed their diplomatic missions to various countries, discussing India's firm position against Pakistan-linked terrorism post-Operation Sindoor. The delegates, gathered at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, shared their experiences with the Prime Minister. The central government had previously commended the work of seven delegations, which comprised more than 50 people, predominantly serving MPs. After the meeting, PM Modi write in an 'X' post: "Met members of the various delegations who represented India in different countries and elaborated on India's commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We are all proud of the manner in which they put forward India's voice.' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi shared insights from the meeting.#narendramodi #operationsindoor #antiterrorism #indiadiplomacy #terrorism #pakistan #shashitharoor #priyankachaturvedi #allpartydelegation #indiapakistan #counterterror #indiasecurity #foreignpolicy #diplomaticoutreach #indiangovernment #pmmodi #lokkalyanmarg #indiaunited #fightagainstterror #kashmir #toi #toibharat 1.8K views | 2 hours ago
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Watch: PM Modi meets all-party delegation, Congress decides to redo caste survey in Karnataka, Austria declares national mourning after deadly shooting & more
Here are the top headlines of the day. PM Modi meets members of all-party delegations Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted members of the various delegations who travelled to various countries to highlight India's stand against Pakistan-linked terrorism following Operation Sindoor today. The delegation members talked about their meetings in different nations. Four delegations were led by MPs of the ruling alliance, while three were led by opposition MPs. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijyant Panda, Congress' Shashi Tharoor, JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha, Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde, DMK's Kanimozhi, and NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule led respective delegations to different parts of the world. The government sent these multi-party delegations to portray a message of national unity in the fight against terrorism, with the likes of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi joining the ruling alliance members in championing the Indian cause abroad. Congress decides to re-enumerate caste data in Karnataka to address concerns The Congress top brass has decided to hold re-enumeration of caste data in Karnataka to address concerns of some communities who complained of being left out of the survey that was conducted 10 years ago. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of the party's leaders. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar were among those present at the meeting. Further scientific studies needed to validate Keeladi excavation findings: Union Culture Minister Commenting on a recent controversy in which the ASI asked an archaeologist to resubmit his report on the Keezhadi excavation site, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the reports are not technically well supported. Further scientific studies are required to validate the findings, he said. The Minister also said, 'Let archaeologists, historians, and technical experts discuss this, instead of politicians.' The report was submitted to the ASI by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna, who headed two phases of excavations and unearthed an ancient civilisation in Keeladi in Sivaganga. The ASI asked Ramakrishna to resubmit his report after making corrections to make it 'more authentic' and for taking further action. Authorities issue oil spill advisory as fire continue to rock Singapore-flagged ship Authorities issued an oil spill advisory as a fire on a Singapore-flagged vessel off the Kerala coast continued unabated. So far, 18 crew members were recovered from MV Wan Hai 503 and brought to Mangaluru late on Monday, and four are unaccounted for. The vessel caught fire on Monday, and more than 24 hours later, flames were reported from the mid-ship area and container bay just ahead of the accommodation block, Indian Coast Guard officials said. The Indian Coast Guard is carrying out firefighting and boundary cooling operations at sea to prevent the flames from spreading further. Meanwhile, former Shipping Secretary K. Mohandas, told the main challenge involved in salvaging the ship and the dangerous cargo onboard was the report of the ship listing around 10-15 degrees on one side. A senior Union Shipping Ministry source told The Hindu that the future of the ship would be known only after dousing the fire. As per the cargo manifest released by the Kerala government, 157 containers carry highly dangerous goods. A former student opens fire at an Austrian school, killing 9 before taking his own life A former student opened fire at a school in Graz, Austria's second-biggest city, killing nine people and wounding at least 12 others before taking his own life, authorities said. There was no immediate information on the motive of the 21-year-old man, who had no previous police record. He used two weapons, which he was believed to have owned legally, police said. Police believe he acted alone. His name wasn't released. 'Today is a dark day in the history of our country,' Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker told reporters in Graz, a city of about 3,00,000 people in southeastern Austria. He called it 'a national tragedy that shocks us deeply' and said there would be three days of national mourning. A national minute of silence is to be held on Wednesday morning in memory of the victims. Credits Producer: V. Nivedita
