On April 5, 2025, the federal government of Pakistan announced the appointments of Riffat Mukhtar Raja as the new Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Waqar-ud-Din Syed as the first Director General of the newly established National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). These appointments were confirmed through a formal notification from the Establishment Division.
Riffat Mukhtar, a senior police officer with a Grade-21 ranking in the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), previously served as the inspector general of the National Highway & Motorway Police and has also held the position of Sindh police chief. His extensive experience in law enforcement positions him to lead the FIA at a crucial juncture in the country’s investigative landscape.
Waqar-ud-Din Syed, a Grade-20 officer, comes to the NCCIA after serving as the director of the FIA Cybercrime Circle. Recognized for his contributions to combating online crime, he was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz. These leadership appointments underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing investigative capabilities and strengthening cybersecurity measures in response to rising threats in these areas.