Pakistan has always had a tumultuous relationship with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) since 2008. The placement of Pakistan on its ‘Jurisdiction under Increased Monitoring’ list, also known as the ‘grey list’ is another mark in the long relationship between FATF and Pakistan. FATF is an international policy making body that has developed a
READ MOREWHAT HAPPENED IN THE FEBRUARY 2021 PLENARY MEETING? On 25th February 2021, the taskforce stated that it decided to keep Pakistan on its grey list during the Plenary meeting. It also gave Pakistan time till June 2021 to complete the set of recommendations. Marcus Pleyer, President of FATF praised Pakistan’s progress, however, he also mentioned
READ MOREHistorically, Article 35A was introduced through a Presidential Order in 1954 with regards to the old provisions of the territory regulations under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, 1954. Article 370 is also the constitutional provision that grants Kashmir its special status within India. When the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir Constitution was adopted in
READ MOREThe revocation of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave the State of Jammu and Kashmir an autonomous status and gave its citizens exclusive residential rights have caused significant controversy. Many have deemed the removal of these rights a threat to the Kashmiri ideology and a way for the Indian
READ MOREFood security has been a dilemma in many parts of Pakistan, as a state that faces the tragic seasons of drought and crop scarcity. What comes into observation is that the poverty levels of the state continue to grow and the expenses alongside with it. A vital right under every constitution lies that the authority
READ MOREFood security is vital towards one’s growth. Even though Pakistan has introduced a policy which looks after food security and production, Pakistan is still unable to control its numbers in terms of hunger and food insecurity. Food security occurs when “when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe
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