Owaisi Urges Modi Government to Re-list Pakistan on FATF Grey List
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called upon the Narendra Modi government to leverage India's newly secured leadership position within the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to restore Pakistan to the global financial watchdog's "grey list." This urgent appeal follows the historic election of Vivek Agarwal, who has become the first Indian to serve as the Vice President of the FATF.
Owaisi emphasized that India must capitalize on this diplomatic milestone and the momentum it provides to intensify financial pressure on Islamabad's alleged state-sponsored terror networks. His statement was made in a social media post on June 20, 2026, where he directly addressed the Modi government.
Rationale for Renewed FATF Action
In his sharp assessment of international counter-terrorism efforts, Owaisi argued that unilateral sanctions, such as those imposed by the United States against regional militant groups, carry limited weight on the global stage. He contends these measures fall short of the comprehensive pressure required to effectively disrupt terror operations entirely. Owaisi specifically highlighted the need for a United Nations (UN) listing of groups like The Resistance Front (TRF) and suggested that efforts should have been made to list Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) as well, recalling incidents like the "Red Fort suicide blast of November 2025."
He asserted that Vivek Agarwal's appointment as FATF Vice President presents a crucial opportunity for India to push for more robust international action against entities supporting terrorism.
Consistent Stance on Pakistan's Role in Terrorism
Asaduddin Owaisi has consistently maintained a fierce, zero-tolerance stance against what he describes as Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism. He has repeatedly stressed that Indian Muslims completely reject Islamabad’s narratives and attempts to link them with cross-border militancy. Following the deadly April 2025 Pahalgam terror strike, the AIMIM chief escalated his rhetoric, openly labeling Pakistan a "failed state" that acts akin to "ISIS" by executing massacres of innocent civilians.
During high-profile diplomatic missions to Gulf nations, Owaisi has previously criticized Pakistan's military leadership for boasting about its nuclear capabilities while neglecting its impoverished citizens. He has often stated that Pakistan is "30 years behind India" and starves its own people to fund cross-border militancy, reinforcing his long-held view that Pakistan actively supports and finances terrorist activities.