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UNODC and SECP gear up to prevent money laundering and terror financing through awareness on the ML/TF risks

24 September 2020, Islamabad: Pakistan has made continued progress to enhance the confidence level of the global community on the country's financial system through strengthening the AML/CFT regime. Given the context, the role of enhanced awareness on the available systems and controls to detect, prevent and deter financial crime is significant. To this end, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) with support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is continuously making a substantial contribution to strengthen the building blocks of the AML/CFT regime in Pakistan. [Read More]

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Inauguration of 3rd Air Control Unit (ACCU) at Islamabad International Airport

23 September 2020, Islamabad:  The UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme (CCP) celebrated the inauguration of the Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) at Islamabad International Airport. In partnership with national counterparts Anti-Narcotics Force, Civil Aviation Authorities, and Customs, the Unit is tasked to profile inbound and outbound air consignments and identify and stop those that may carry illicit substances. [Read More]

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Enhancing Pakistan's counter-narcotics capacity through provision of specialized equipment under funding by the Government of Japan

26 August 2020, Rawalpindi: In a high-level ceremony organized at the Headquarters Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), UNODC Country Office Pakistan, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan, handed over specialized equipment to the ANF, Pakistan's premier counter-narcotics law enforcement agency.      [Read More]

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