Times of Islamabad

Money laundering in Pakistan: PM Imran Khan takes key decisions

Money laundering in Pakistan: PM Imran Khan takes key decisions

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the elements involvedin money laundering do not deserve any concession and their reality shouldbe exposed before the nation.

He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday to review progress onmeasures taken for the effective stoppage of money laundering in thecountry.

The Prime Minister said money laundering is an evil which caused anirreparable loss to the country economy.

He directed to further activate financial monitoring units across thecountry.

During the meeting Prime Minister was briefed that about the 247 millionRupees fine to different banks in fake accounts has been imposed andinvestigation against 109 officers is in progress.

The meeting was also briefed about steps being taken to trace out suspects.

It was briefed to the Prime Minister that memoranda of understandings arebeing signed with UK, Australia, UAE, Qatar, to enhance information infinancial intelligence sharing.