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Is Pakistan sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Pakistan is subject to limited targeted sanctions under the Various entity-list designations. Pakistan has limited targeted sanctions on specific entities related to proliferation and terrorism concerns. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Pakistan, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Pakistan transactions
Under OFAC strict liability, US persons and entities — including AI agents operating on behalf of US persons — are prohibited from transacting with sanctioned parties in Pakistan regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
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Coverage for Pakistan
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Pakistan entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Various entity-list designations
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Pakistan
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Pakistan?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Pakistan has limited targeted sanctions on specific entities related to proliferation and terrorism concerns. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Pakistan sanctions?
OFAC civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties can reach $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
How do I screen for sanctioned parties?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: send a GET request with a name, wallet, or country parameter. The API checks against the full OFAC SDN list in under 100ms.