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US urged China to take strict action against Terrorists
US has urged China not to shield Pakistan and rather join the international community in calling on Islamabad to take action against terrorists operating on its soil. This came aftermath to the Beijing’s decision to block a bid in the ..
Germany designated Masood Azhar as a global terrorist
At the European Union Germany has made a move to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. This move was taken days after China blocked a bid at the United Nations to ban him. Germany was in touch ..
FATF Decides to Keep Pakistan in Grey List
International terror financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on its grey list, despite India’s push to blacklist it in the aftermath of Pulwama terror attack. The decision was recently taken at the end ..
India-Saudi Arabia bilateral Meeting
India and Saudi Arabia held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to India. The joint statement issued on the sidelines of the bilateral meet between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India Withdraws MFN Status of Pakistan
One day after the Pulwama terror attack on 14th February, 2019, India has taken a stern step of withdrawing the Most Favoured Nation or MFN Status of Pakistan. This move would enable India to increase customs duty on goods coming ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Jharkhand government bans Popular Front of India (PFI)
The Jharkhand government has recently banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the state to curb its anti-national activities and for keeping links with terror outfits like ISIS. According to the government notification, the PFI is banned with immediate ..
Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) banned by MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned Sikh militant group under the Section 35 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967. It has been banned for its involvement in several killings, bombings and other terror activities during its ..
UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
The United Nations has launched the a new framework, ‘UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact’ to combat international terrorism and coordinate efforts across the peace and security, humanitarian, human rights and sustainable development sectors. UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination ..
US, Morocco launch GCTF Terrorist Travel Initiative to curb terrorist travel
United States and Morocco have launched GCTF Terrorist Travel Initiative under auspices of Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF). The initiative brings together stakeholders to share expertise on developing and implementing effective counterterrorism watchlisting and screening tools. It was launched on sidelines ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Pakistan action against terror funding not satisfactory: Asia Pacific Policy Group
According to review by Asia Pacific Policy Group on Money Laundering (APPG), Pakistan’s recent action against terror financing, particularly on legal front were found to be “unsatisfactory” despite it was placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list ..