Afghan refugees allowed to open bank accounts
 

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to step up its efforts to check money laundering as the financial monitoring units across the country have been asked to gear up against corruption.The decision has been taken in a high echelon meeting here at the Prime Minister Office (PMO) Monday and it was chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan said that the elements involved in money laundering do not deserve any concession and their reality should be exposed before the nation.The meeting reviewed progress on measures taken for the effective stoppage of money laundering in the country. The Prime Minister said that money laundering is an evil which caused an irreparable loss to the country economy.He directed to further activate financial monitoring units across the country. The Prime Minister was briefed in the course of meeting that about 247 million Rupees fine to different banks in fake accounts has been imposed and investigation against 109 officers is in progress.The meeting was also briefed about steps being taken to trace out suspects. It was briefed to the Prime Minister that memoranda of understandings (MoUs) are being signed with UK, Australia, UAE, Qatar, to enhance information in financial intelligence sharing.In another development Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued instructions that the registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan can open their bank accounts in the country. In a tweet message, the Prime Minister said from now onwards, Afghan refugees can participate in the formal economy of the country. He said this should have been done a long time ago.Meanwhile, Prime Minister has emphasised on introducing mysticism and role of Sufi saints in preaching and promotion of Islam to the youth. He was chairing a high level meeting in Islamabad for establishment of an educational and research institute to highlight services of Sufi saints for promotion of mysticism and Islam.The Prime Minister said establishment of such an institution is of paramount importance, where research can be conducted on mysticism, Sufi saints, their role and personalities. He said this institute will not only help introduce true teachings of Islam to the youth, but also protect the society from exploitation in the name of religion.Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed elected representative to play a vibrant and active role in highlighting and resolving the issues of people. Talking to the members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from Multan division, the Prime Minister said government is introducing a local body system, in which representatives will be empowered and answerable. Imran Khan said the government will extend all possible assistance to the growers to increase per acre yield. He directed the parliamentarians to visit government hospitals to ensure quality facilities being provided there.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/com/cwEr/~4/18FAMyoTQvU

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