India will start receiving from Switzerland this year information relating to financial accounts held by Indians in Swiss banks, government said on Wednesday. Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, said such information may include details about persons allegedly involved in corruption. Switzerland has been long perceived as one of the safest havens for illicit wealth allegedly stashed abroad by some Indians. Singh said the India-Switzerland tax treaty facilitates receipt of information on request basis for cases under investigation.
Pakistan Customs seizes Rs158m worth of smuggled phones, liquor at Sost Dry Port
SOST: Pakistan Customs has seized contraband worth an estimated Rs158 million in two intelligence-based operations at Silk Route Dry Port,...
