Thu Jun 26 07:03:58 UTC 2025: **News Article Summary:**
**FATF Condemnation of Pahalgam Terror Attack Gives India Hope to Grey-List Pakistan**
Paris – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, a move India hopes will bolster its efforts to have Pakistan placed back on the FATF’s “grey list” for terror financing violations. The FATF rarely issues such condemnations, having done so only twice this decade. In addition to the condemnation, the FATF is developing a new toolkit to help assessors identify state-sponsored terror funding, aiming to prevent countries from misleading them. While experts believe the FATF’s statement strengthens India’s case, they are divided on whether it will lead to meaningful action, considering geopolitical factors like China’s support for Pakistan and the US’s strategic interests in the region. Analysts highlight that being on the grey list alone won’t significantly harm Pakistan; only blacklisting would impose substantial economic sanctions. The article also mentions the recent meeting between former US President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, raising questions about the future of India-US relations in the context of Pakistan’s strategic importance.
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