Ordinance to address FATF concerns lapses in absence of NA

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ISLAMABAD: In the absence of the National Assembly (NA), the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 which provided for domestically proscribing individuals and entities listed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has lapsed.

The ordinance had been enforced to address the Financial Action Task Force’s concerns.

Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (XXVII of 1997) Sections 11-B and 11-EE were amended by the ordinance.

The ordinance had been promulgated earlier on February 9.