FATF Meeting Looms as Pakistan Expands Most‑Wanted Terrorist List

Since 2021, the number of entries in Pakistan’s Red Book has risen from 1,330 to 1,804 – a growth of roughly 35 percent over five years. The latest expansion adds several Lashkar‑e‑Taiba operatives accused of facilitating sea‑borne travel for the 26/11 attackers.

Financial incentives listed include payments of up to 298,847 rupees to individuals who allegedly helped fund the Mumbai siege. For example, Muhammad Iftikhar Ali is said to have spent 70,000 rupees arranging VOIP communications between attackers and their handlers.

The FATF, which monitors nations for anti‑money‑laundering and terror‑financing standards, will assess whether Pakistan’s refreshed reward scheme meets international expectations or simply serves as a public relations exercise.