New Delhi, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India is preparing to intensify its efforts to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged support to terror groups at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary in Paris, with Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar expected to be a central focus, according to officials.
The October 28–30 meeting comes as New Delhi seeks to build support among FATF members for its case that Pakistan has failed to take adequate action against terrorist financing and the activities of groups operating from its territory.
Officials said India would highlight Azhar’s alleged whereabouts, Jaish-e-Mohammed’s operational capabilities and its links to major attacks in India, including the Parliament, Pathankot and Pulwama attacks. Indian officials have maintained that Pakistan has sheltered Azhar, while Islamabad has previously claimed that he was in Afghanistan.
The issue has gained renewed attention amid strained relations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. A Taliban spokesperson, Zia Ahmed, reportedly rejected Pakistan’s claim that Azhar was in Afghanistan and said Kabul had received no formal communication from Islamabad on the matter. He also stated that Afghan territory would not be allowed to be used against other countries.
Indian officials argue that these developments strengthen their case for greater scrutiny of Pakistan’s counter-terror financing efforts. They also maintain that Jaish-e-Mohammed remains operational despite setbacks during Operation Sindoor, with intelligence inputs reportedly placing its members at launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir alongside militants from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.
According to Indian officials, Azhar was in Bahawalpur when Operation Sindoor was conducted and was subsequently moved to the Pak Emirates Military Hospital in Rawalpindi. Claims about his health and whereabouts have not been independently verified.
Pakistan was placed on the FATF grey list in 2018 over deficiencies in its efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. India hopes the current discussions will lead to stronger scrutiny of Islamabad’s action against Jaish-e-Mohammed and its leadership.
The plenary is being held under the FATF presidency of the United Kingdom’s Giles Thomson.
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