Pakistan gets reprieve on FATF watchlist, says Asif

[Khafee]

Unfortunately, China abstained and GCC switch at last moments...This is what confirmed by Interior Minister tweet and Adviser (Finance)Dr.Miftha in media, presented at the meeting...
Chinese ambassador referred to issue as complex ..While there is complete silence from GCC ...
On the other hand its complete failure of government diplomacy
Govt confirms Pakistan will be placed on FATF terror financing watchlist in June
https://www.dawn.com/news/1392285/g...ed-on-fatf-terror-financing-watchlist-in-june

When you have crooks in power, laundering money all day long, it is bound to be China, KSA/ GCC's fault, after all PPP and now PMLN, are voted in by them.

 

[Khafee]

Its indeed odd and I'm still not convinced. Why would Saudi Arabia and China took the back seat is beyond my understanding.

One needs to ask, why did their all weather friend, whose friendship is taller than the mountains, and deeper than the seas, dump them like a hot potato.

 

[Hithchiker]

Noted. Fair enough. Maybe we need to discuss this other issue separately elsewhere.

Yes, indeed its a separate topic whether he accounts to be as an asset or liability

 

[Hithchiker]

Its indeed odd and I'm still not convinced. Why would Saudi Arabia and China took the back seat is beyond my understanding.

It is US pressure and for china they got VP seat

 

[Hithchiker]

When you have crooks in power, laundering money all day long, it is bound to be China, KSA/ GCC's fault, after all PPP and now PMLN, are voted in by them.

Come on ....We know its US pressure nothing else, nothing to do with Nawaz or PPP in-fact US would like to keep them in power..It has all to do in the context of Afghanistan and US trying to humiliate Pakistan...
Further more allies or friends support "State" Not governments...If there is regime change in GCC , should Pakistan change its policies w.r.t to it..

 

[Hithchiker]

One needs to ask, why did their all weather friend, whose friendship is taller than the mountains, and deeper than the seas, dump them like a hot potato.

Dumped by China for there VP, but what does motivate GCC..You don't need to do that to prove an act of GCC vis-a-vis China

 

[Khafee]

Come on ....We know its US pressure nothing else, nothing to do with Nawaz or PPP in-fact US would like to keep them in power..It has all to do in the context of Afghanistan and US trying to humiliate Pakistan

Have you seen any statements & action against the US, by the two biggest political parties?

The day Pakistanis elect, Leaders, and NOT Politicians, thing will change, until then, my sympathies, and condolences, are all that I can offer.

 

[Khafee]

Dumped by China for there VP, but what does motivate GCC..You don't need to do that to prove an act of GCC vis-a-vis China

The fact, that their are genuine chinks in your Armour. Time to wake up and admit it.

Just as an example, for the last 4 yrs you didn't even have a foreign minister.

 

[Hithchiker]

Have you seen any statements & action against the US, by the two biggest political parties?

The day Pakistanis elect, Leaders, and NOT Politicians, thing will change, until then, my sympathies, and condolences, are all that I can offer.

This is what my point is "recent fiasco has nothing to with it Nawaz or Zardari corruption" it has totally different dimension

 

[Khafee]

This is what my point is "recent fiasco has nothing to with it Nawaz or Zardari corruption" it has totally different dimension

You are missing the elephant in the room.

Peace Mate. Over and Out!

 

[Hithchiker]

The fact, that their are genuine chinks in your Armour. Time to wake up and admit it.

Just as an example, for the last 4 yrs you didn't even have a foreign minister.

Yes , admitting that FO is Achilles' heel but even then what cause to switch a vote ? It was same for Turkey who stood till last.

 

[Lieutenant]

It is US pressure and for china they got VP seat

Its seems like not only China but also Saudi Arabia got its own fair!

By then, Washington had convinced Riyadh to give up its support to Pakistan in return for a full FATF membership.

 

[Hithchiker]

Its seems like not only China but also Saudi Arabia got its own fair!

Seems though...Give and take from each side

 

[Lieutenant]

Seems though...Give and take from each side

How is that likely to have an effect on Pakistan?

 

[Hithchiker]

How is that likely to have an effect on Pakistan?

Switching of votes ? or to be included in list ?