FATF Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Points Out Money Support

India preparing a dossier on omissions and commissions by Pakistan with respect to FATF anti-money laundering and terror financing norms

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Condemning the brutal Pahalgam terror attack in April, global watchdog FATF on Monday said it has enhanced its focus on the effectiveness of measures countries have put in place to combat terror financing.

"Terrorist attacks kill, maim and inspire fear around the world. The FATF notes with grave concern and condemns the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. This, and other recent attacks, could not occur without money and the means to move funds between terrorist supporters," the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said in a statement.

The FATF statement comes in the backdrop of Indian authorities highlighting Pakistan's persistent support for terrorism and its funnelling of multilateral funds for arms procurement.

According to sources, such action by Pakistan warrants that the country be put in the "grey list" of the FATF.

On April 22, Pakistan-trained terrorists killed 26 people in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

India has consistently held that Pakistan has given safe haven to designated terrorists and the same was evident when senior military officials were present at the funeral of the terrorists killed in Indian military attacks of May 7.