Guidelines for UNSC 1267 sanctions launched.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan has launched guidelines for the implementation of the UNSC 1267 sanctions.

The guidelines, launched at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Friday, have been prepared by the National Committee for Overseeing Implementation of Sanctions against individuals and entities designated by the UN Security Council 1267 Al Qaida /Daesh Sanctions regime and Security Council 1988 (Taliban Sanctions regime).

A large number of representatives of the federal and provincial governments including those of financial institutions, law enforcement and other implementing agencies attended the event, said a foreign ministry statement issued here.

Launching the guidelines, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua underscored that Pakistan had managed to turn the tide in the fight against terrorism for which there were no parallels.

It was important to further consolidate these gains through full implementation of National Action Plan, she said. Pakistan also had to be mindful of fulfilling its international legal obligations, including the implementation of the United Nations Security Council...