Islamabad: Pakistan somehow managed to come out of the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) three years ago. At that time, Pakistan had promised that it would curb terrorism, but it is possible only if Pakistan distances itself from terrorism. Once again, the world has started seeing its teeth. The presence of Jihadis in the large-scale rally held on 28 May has made it clear that Pakistan is still on the same path and its promise to curb terrorists is false. This is enough to tell how dangerous it is to keep Pakistan out of the grey list.
Jihadi rally in Pakistan
The rally has raised global concerns about Pakistan as a supporter of terrorism, especially when the FATF will review Pakistan's exclusion from the list again in 2026. The May 28 rally was organised by banned terror organisations, with globally banned terrorists taking part on stage. The rally has exposed the complicity of terrorists with Pakistani politicians and the military.
Along with terrorists, Pakistan's elected representatives and officials of political institutions took part in the rally. Despite repeated calls from the FATF, Pakistan has failed to prosecute UN-designated terrorists. High-profile figures like Jaish-e-Mohammed's Masood Azhar face minor charges of terror funding, while it has been excluded from the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Pakistan gets responsibility in UN committee
Meanwhile, Pakistan's appointment to key anti-terrorism bodies of the UN Security Council has worried India. Recently, Pakistan was appointed as the chairman of the UN Security Council's sanctions committee against the Taliban and vice-chairman of the counter-terrorism panel. This appointment has come at a time when India has sent its delegation abroad to expose the truth of Pakistan, the biggest patron of terrorism. This has led to a feeling of uneasiness in New Delhi's South Block.
Last month, India sent its delegation to all the current and upcoming members of the UNSC as well as to the capitals of different countries in an attempt to garner support for its war against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Information about Pakistan's appointment to key committees of the UNSC came when Indian teams were visiting these countries. An Indian delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor visited New York last month. Once again he is in Washington DC to interact with the US Congress, think tanks and the media.
