Archive · 21 Jun 2025
FATF Flags Pakistan's Missile Program, India Eyes Sanctions
The FATF, a group that watches how countries handle money and dangerous goods, found that Pakistan might be doing something wrong with its missiles.
They think Pakistan was trying to hide what it was buying from China, stuff that's used to make missiles.
India found a ship carrying these hidden items.
The group is also worried about a recent attack, which needs money to happen.
India is using this information to push for consequences against Pakistan, like potentially adding them back to a list that can lead to financial trouble.
FATF report flags mis-declared goods from China to Pakistan, linked to ballistic missile program.
Indian authorities seized a Chinese vessel in 2020, mis-labeling items used for missile components.
The seized items, including autoclaves, were destined for Pakistan via Karachi.
The FATF also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, linking it to financial support.
India is pushing for Pakistan to be added back to the FATF's grey list due to these violations.
- Who
- FATF, Pakistan, India, China.
- What
- FATF flagged mis-declared goods from China for Pakistan's ballistic missile program.
- When
- Seizure in February 2020, report released recently.
- Where
- Seizure occurred at Kandla Port in India, items from China.
- Why
- Pakistan is accused of violating international norms, potentially leading to sanctions.
Pakistan's Actions
India's Response
Goods Declaration
Pakistan's Actions
Mis-declaration of goods.
India's Response
Potential violation of international norms.
Terrorism Funding
Pakistan's Actions
Possible support for terrorism.
India's Response
India pushing for sanctions.
- Organization
- FATF
- Event
- Mis-declared dual-use goods
- Country
- Pakistan
- Seizure Location
- India
- Vessel Name
- Da Cui Yun
- Attack Condemned
- Pahalgam Terror Attack
