Pakistan has increased the bounty for information leading to the arrest
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims·
Why in news
Pakistan increased the bounty for information leading to the arrest of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar to 7 million Pakistani rupees ahead of the FATF plenary meeting.
Background
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan lists Masood Azhar as a most-wanted terrorist. Azhar founded JeM and was linked to the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2019 Pulwama bombing.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPakistan increased the bounty for Masood Azhar to 7 million Pakistani rupees.
- PostMasood Azhar is the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
- FactThe FATF plenary meeting is scheduled from October 26 to 30.
- FactMasood Azhar was released by India following the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in December 1999.
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges faced by the international community in curbing the financing of cross-border terrorism despite FATF oversight.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory loophole: Difficulty in tracking illicit funding flows through non-compliant jurisdictions
- Diplomatic friction: Conflicting narratives on the whereabouts of designated terrorists and state-sponsored proxy groups
Keywords: cross-border terrorism · FATF compliance · proxy warfare · illicit financing · counter-terrorism
More International Relations notes
- US, China launch 'AI dialogue' ahead of Trump-Xi summit amid race to control AI risks · 21 September 2026
- Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan: 3 killed, several injured as conflict fears grow · 21 September 2026
- ‘Path of deception closed’: Iran warns US of ‘no limitations’ in retaliation if attacked · 20 September 2026
- Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack | US-Israel war on Iran News · 20 September 2026
- What is the India-Pakistan conflict at sea about? · 20 September 2026
- Dar: Pakistan foreign minister dials Iranian counterpart, urges uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage of ships · 19 September 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.