{"id":3578,"date":"2026-06-17T10:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3578"},"modified":"2026-06-17T10:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:55:13","slug":"asad-qaiser-responds-to-khawaja-asif-over-isi-meetings-and-fatf-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3578","title":{"rendered":"Asad Qaiser Responds to Khawaja Asif Over ISI Meetings and FATF Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Islamabad:<\/strong> Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser<\/strong> has responded to Defence Minister Khawaja Asif\u2019s<\/strong> remarks regarding meetings with intelligence officials, stating that ISI officers were providing input on legislation related to FATF during parliamentary discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exchange took place during a session of the National Assembly, where political leaders debated the role of various institutions in legislative processes and past parliamentary proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asad Qaiser\u2019s Clarification in Parliament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the floor of the House, Asad Qaiser rejected the impression that any informal or inappropriate meetings were being held, and clarified that discussions were part of the legislative process concerning important financial and regulatory reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stated that ISI officials were present in connection with bills related to FATF (Financial Action Task Force)<\/strong> compliance and anti\u2013money laundering laws, and were providing technical input on the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpeaker\u2019s House, Not My Personal Residence\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Responding to Khawaja Asif\u2019s remarks about meetings being held at his residence, Asad Qaiser clarified that the venue in question was not his private home but the Speaker\u2019s official residence<\/strong>, which is used for parliamentary and official engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that such meetings were part of institutional coordination during a critical period when Pakistan was working on FATF-related legislative requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role in Parliamentary Coordination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The former speaker said his role at the time was to facilitate coordination between the government and opposition parties to ensure smooth passage of FATF-related bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was only facilitating understanding between the government and the opposition on FATF legislation,\u201d he said, adding that the objective was to meet international compliance obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference to Intelligence Input<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asad Qaiser further stated that intelligence officials were involved in providing input on anti\u2013money laundering and FATF-related laws, which required technical and security-related considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He maintained that such engagement was part of the broader institutional process and should not be misinterpreted as anything beyond legislative consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political Exchange Continues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The remarks came in response to Khawaja Asif\u2019s earlier statement, and reflect ongoing political exchanges between ruling and opposition parties over past parliamentary decisions and institutional interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion highlights continued debate over the role of state institutions in legislative processes, particularly during Pakistan\u2019s efforts to comply with FATF requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asad Qaiser\u2019s clarification in the National Assembly seeks to frame past meetings as part of formal legislative coordination on critical financial legislation. The exchange underscores persistent political \u0627\u062e\u062a\u0644\u0627\u0641\u0627\u062a over the nature and context of institutional engagement during the FATF reform process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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