February 16 , 2017
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Ishaq Dar chairs meeting to review measures against money laundering
By: OnlineISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress on the reformatory measures and enforcement action against money laundering and terrorism financing.
According to a press release, the Financial Monitoring Unit director general gave a briefing on the action taken recently to curb the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing.
He shared the latest progress made by Pakistan in this regard and gave details to the participants of the meeting. The Foreign Office also gave details regarding a number of meetings held with the diplomatic community about the latest reforms undertaken by Pakistan.
Some additional measures to strengthen the regime on anti-money laundering and counter terrorism were also discussed.
The meeting reaffirmed the state’s resolve to continue to strengthen the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism framework and collectively work towards peace and security of the country.
The national security adviser; secretary to the prime minister; finance secretary; additional secretary and UN director general of the Foreign Office; and senior representatives of the Interior Division and State Bank of Pakistan attended the meeting.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk