July 9, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-terror financing watchdog, has, for the first time, featured a section on state-sponsored terrorism in its report. The report, titled 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks' released in July 2025, points out that certain terrorist organizations receive support from national governments, posing a threat to international peace and stability. This inclusion signifies a significant shift in FATF's focus towards addressing state-backed terrorism. The report elaborates on how state sponsorship for terrorist activities comes in various forms, including financial, logistical, and training support. It also highlights patterns of funding for Pakistan-based groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). India's concerns about Pakistan's involvement in terrorist financing have been reiterated in the report, affirming India's stance since 2022. The report serves as a crucial document emphasizing the global threat posed by state-sponsored terrorism, particularly in the form of financial support provided by governments to terrorist organizations. The FATF report reinforces the need for coordinated international efforts to combat this menace and safeguard global peace and security.

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