. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called for Pakistan to be re-listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, citing its continued support for terrorist recruitment and cross-border militancy.

Speaking during an outreach event with the Indian diaspora in Kuwait, Owaisi, who is part of an all-party delegation visiting Gulf countries, said the move is essential to curbing Pakistan’s ongoing sponsorship of terror groups.

"We hope Pakistan is brought back into the FATF grey list. This is very important because they are not stopping the recruitment of terrorists," Owaisi said. He further emphasized that Gulf nations, particularly Kuwait, which holds the Secretary-General position in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), should play a pivotal role in supporting India's diplomatic efforts on the issue.

The delegation is part of a broader initiative to brief international partners on India’s firm response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. The attack, allegedly carried out by Pakistan-sponsored militants, triggered Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Armed Forces on May 7.

The operation, aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure across the border, reportedly killed over 100 militants affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, reiterated that India and Kuwait “very effectively coordinate” in multilateral forums, including FATF. “Last time in Singapore, we had very effective interaction and we continue to work together with all international partners, including Kuwait,” Swaika told ANI.

According to government sources, India is preparing a detailed dossier for submission to FATF, highlighting evidence of terrorist financing and money laundering linked to Pakistani entities and individuals. The dossier will form the basis of India’s case for re-listing Pakistan, which was removed from the FATF grey list in 2022 after a period of enhanced monitoring.

“India will leave no effort in ensuring accountability,” said one senior official familiar with the matter. “The global watchdog must act based on the evidence provided under international protocols.”

The FATF grey list includes countries under increased monitoring for deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. While not as severe as the blacklist, grey-listing often leads to economic sanctions and reduced foreign investment.

India’s renewed push reflects rising concerns about Pakistan’s alleged support for terrorism, particularly after recent deadly incidents in Kashmir, and aims to build international pressure to hold Islamabad accountable.