Pak to implement UN curbs against terrorists

Islamabad, March 4

Pakistan today promulgated a law to streamline the procedure for the implementation of the UN sanctions against individuals and organisations, amid mounting pressure from the global community to rein in the terror groups operating on its soil and curb their financing.

The move comes amid tension with India following a suicide attack in Pulwama on February 14 by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group that killed 40 CRPF jawans.

The foreign office said the government issued the UN Security Council (Freezing and Seizure) Order, 2019, in accordance with the provisions of Pakistan's United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Act, 1948.

“The objective of the UNSC (Freezing and Seizure) Order, 2019, is to streamline the procedure for the implementation of Security Council sanctions against designated individuals and entities,” it said. Yesterday, Pakistan information minister Fawad Chaudhry said the government had taken action against proscribed organisations, including JeM, in the past and any future action against them would be taken in the light of the National Action Plan (NAP) and Pakistan's commitments in connection with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

However, sources said the Pakistan government has decided to launch a crackdown on terror outfits, including JeM chief Masood Azhar, to de-escalate tension with India. The official said the action against JeM is “expected any time soon”. — PTI