The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established a dedicated Crypto Currency Investigation Unit to prevent the misuse of digital currencies for money laundering, terrorism financing and other financial crimes. Read More: Digital Assets Authority set up to regulate crypto, blockchain According to FIA officials, the special unit was created on the directives of the FIA director general […]
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Court rejects bail for suspects in placenta trade case
A district and sessions court in Islamabad has rejected the post-arrest bail applications of four suspects accused of involvement in the alleged illegal purchase and sale of human placenta. Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka announced the reserved verdict on Thursday after hearing detailed arguments from both the defence and prosecution, dismissing the […]
Senate panel seeks 20-year tobacco tax data; FIA to probe Badshah Wazir case
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) failed to provide the required data to a Senate sub-committee on Monday, prompting the panel to seek a comprehensive 20-year record of tobacco tax collection, factories and pending dues worth billions of rupees. The meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics was held […]
Court declares unlawful passport control listings without prescribed legal procedure
The Islamabad High Court has ruled that placing a citizen’s name on the Passport Control List (PCL) without following the prescribed legal procedure is unlawful, reaffirming that travel restrictions can only be imposed through proper legal authority and due process. In a five-page written judgment, Justice Muhammad Azam Khan ordered the removal of citizen Zain […]
LHC disposes petition in Chakwal girl killing case
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench has disposed of a petition seeking the transfer of the investigation into the killing of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed in Chakwal from local police to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), while directing authorities to ensure a transparent and impartial probe. The petition was filed by the family of […]
FIA busts network involved in issuing passports to Afghan nationals
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Counter Terrorism Wing in Karachi has carried out a major operation, exposing an alleged network involved in issuing Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals using fake documents. According to FIA officials, the raid was conducted at a passport office near the Awami Centre in the Shahrah-e-Faisal area of Karachi. During the […]
FIA uncovers passport fraud network involving Afghan nationals in Karachi
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered an alleged network involved in issuing Pakistani passport to Afghan nationals using forged documents during a raid in Karachi, officials said on Monday. Read More: FIA arrests 14 Afghan nationals for using fake Pakistani IDs According to FIA Counter Terrorism Wing officials, the operation was carried out at a passport office […]
SHC orders inquiry into FIA over account blocking
The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of officials from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) over the blocking of citizens’ bank and mobile account without proper legal authorization. Read More: SHC orders govt to restore X within a week The court expressed serious concern over complaints that […]
Alleged leaked report raises concerns in Pinky case
A reportedly leaked investigative report linked to the case of arrested suspect Anmol, also known as “Pinky”, has sparked concern across official, diplomatic, and law enforcement circles in Pakistan after claims emerged that the alleged contact network included bureaucrats, diplomats, and other influential figures. Read More: Alleged drug queenpin Pinky sent to jail on judicial remand According […]
FIA, BEOE warn citizens against fake overseas job ads
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) have warned citizens against fake overseas job advertisements, fraudulent employment offers and bogus recruitment websites, urging job seekers to verify all vacancies through official channels before applying for jobs abroad. An official told APP on Sunday that with the increasing use of […]