The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested 34 undocumented Afghan nationals in Balochistan as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal migration and human smuggling. According to officials, the arrests were carried out by the FIA’s Turbat wing during a targeted operation in the CPEC road area after receiving a tip-off. The group, which included men,…
Mohsin Naqvi conducted an unannounced visit to Islamabad International Airport to review arrangements under the Road to Makkah initiative, focusing on improving facilitation for Hajj pilgrims and ensuring efficient immigration procedures. During the visit, the minister inspected Saudi immigration counters set up at the airport, where pilgrims complete their immigration formalities before departing for Saudi…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) organised an awareness session at the National Institute of Technology Lahore to educate students and faculty about the growing threat of white-collar crimes in Pakistan. The session was led by Director FIA Lahore, Muhammad Ali Zia, who highlighted the increasing risks associated with cybercrime, financial fraud and other non-violent offences….
Residents of Mardan have raised serious allegations against a local individual accused of orchestrating a large-scale fake visa scam linked to Canada. The complainants claim that dozens of people were defrauded of millions of rupees through a fraudulent immigration scheme. Speaking at a press conference at the Mardan Press Club, victims including Shehinshah and Wajid…
The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested a suspected human trafficker from Gujranwala who was wanted in at least 16 cases and had been declared an absconder for years. According to FIA officials, the accused, identified as Shahbaz Ahmad from Noshehra Virkan, had been involved in human trafficking activities since 2010. His name had also been…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has successfully brought back four proclaimed offenders from the United Arab Emirates to Lahore in connection with serious cases of murder and fraud. According to officials, the suspects — Abdullah, Adil, Muhammad Adnan, and Shah Faisal — were arrested in Abu Dhabi with the assistance of Interpol. The operation was…
The Federal Investigation Agency has registered a major fraud case involving more than Rs6.6 billion, naming multiple suspects including company directors and bank officials. The case highlights serious concerns about financial irregularities, benami accounts, and large-scale tax evasion. According to the FIR, the accused allegedly opened multiple benami bank accounts using the identities of different…
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a fresh hearing of multiple petitions related to the Karachi Cotton Exchange Building case, a dispute involving ownership and the sealing of the historic property. The court directed that seven previously heard petitions, along with three newly filed ones, be heard together to ensure a consistent and comprehensive…
More than 10,600 Pakistanis have returned to the country from Iran amid rising regional tensions and growing security concerns. According to official data, all arrivals were recorded at the Taftan Border Crossing, the primary land route connecting Pakistan with Iran. The movement took place between February 28 and April 8, 2026, reflecting a significant increase…
A Senate sub-committee has directed the Federal Investigation Agency to expand and speed up its investigation into the theft of thousands of cigarette cartons from warehouses managed by the Federal Board of Revenue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The directive came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control, chaired by Saifullah…
