Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Thursday vowed to “expose” India’s sponsoring of terrorism in Pakistan after Delhi conveyed his remarks regarding terrorism in his province as part of its case against Pakistan before the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Addressing a press conference earlier this week, Gandapur claimed intelligence agencies secured the release of militants arrested by the provincial government, adding the policy of “good and bad Taliban” must cease. According to officials of the FATF, the Indian government submitted those remarks as part of its evidence against Pakistan, citing them as proof of Islamabad’s support to terrorist elements.
Citing the remarks, Delhi has urged the FATF to re-list Pakistan on its “increased monitoring” list, otherwise known as the ‘grey’ list. They have argued that the public admission by a provincial chief minister shows that Pakistan’s institutions continue to aid and protect terrorist elements, noting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in particular is gravely affected by terrorism and militancy.
Responding to reports of India’s assertion, Gandapur said India was involved in terrorism in Pakistan, including KP. In a video statement, he said he would write a letter to the watchdog to clarify his stance and travel to its headquarters to make a case for India’s addition to the “grey list.”
Claiming India had used Afghanistan as a launchpad for terrorism in Pakistan, he blamed Delhi for the resurgence of terrorism nationwide. He maintained the entire nation was united with its security forces for the defense of Pakistan.
The FATF removed Pakistan from its grey list after years of effort in 2022, paving the way for multilateral financial support.