Islamabad (HRNW) – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to establish Financial Action Task Force (FATF) desks across the country to enhance monitoring and implementation of measures related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.
According to FIA officials, Director General FIA has issued formal directives to all Additional DGs and Zonal Directors for the establishment of dedicated FATF desks in every zone. The initiative aims to ensure effective monitoring and coordination of all matters linked to FATF requirements.
Officials said that the desks will collect details of measures and progress related to six different FATF objectives. The information gathered is expected to be presented during the FATF mutual evaluation scheduled for the final quarter of this year.
The issued orders instruct all FIA wings and zones to fully implement tasks assigned under FATF guidelines. Designated focal persons have also been directed to ensure compliance within seven days and submit implementation reports to the DG FIA.
According to officials, a proforma containing seven Terms of Reference (TORs) for the FATF desks has been attached to the orders. The directives also emphasize mandatory implementation of FATF-related tasks by other relevant law enforcement agencies alongside the FIA.
Sources said the primary objective of the initiative is to further strengthen Pakistan’s efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing while ensuring compliance with international standards and global regulatory requirements.
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