FATF Pakistan

The 13 conditions that remain unimplemented are related to curbing terror financing, enforcement of the laws against the proscribed organisations and improving the legal systems

China said it stands ready to work with relevant parties to offer more assistance to Pakistan in its efforts against terrorism

A decision to this effect was likely to be taken by the FATF on Friday after the conclusion of the February 16-21 group meetings and plenary in Paris

The decision was taken at the meeting of the FATF's International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG), held at the ongoing Paris plenary

FATF is due to review whether to downgrade Pakistan a step further, to its blacklist, at a meeting in Paris that starts on Sunday

The statement of a top state department official came after Saeed, a UN designated terrorist whom the US has placed a $10 million bounty on, was sentenced to 11 years in two terror financing cases

Pakistan's economic reforms will suffer 'devastating impact' if it fails in its obligations to end terror financing, says US diplomat.

In recent meetings of FATF, Pakistan has got the support of Malaysia and Turkey besides China

A Pakistani delegation led by Minister for Economic Affairs Division Hammad Azhar is in Beijing to brief the financial task force about the steps taken by Islamabad

"There will be a response from them and then (there will be) face-to-face meeting," said Azhar, who is also Pakistan's team leader on FATF

The FATF retained Pakistan on the Grey List and warned the country of action for its failure in combating money laundering and terror financing

Pakistan was placed on the Grey List by the Paris-based watchdog in June last year

According to FATF, if Pakistan fails to meet the implementation of the 27-point plan, the country could be blacklisted

Talks will also be held on the matter of including Pakistan's name in the enhanced expedited list by the APG

Pakistan has been placed on so-called "enhanced follow-up" in line with FATF's evaluation procedures

FATF delegation underscored Islamabad's commitment on cracking down on both active and banned terror outfits