Daily Times July 14, 2021 “The FATF takes note of the significant progress made on the entire action plan. To date, Pakistan has made progress across all action plan items and has now largely addressed 24 of the 27 action items. As all action plan deadlines have expired, the FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan before June 2021.” The above statement in February 2021 changed the course for Pakistan‘ geopolitical standing and its international relations. The event was followed by a series of statements by Premier Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi amid great confusion in the national media.