QUETTA – Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal was stopped from boarding a Dubai-bound flight at Quetta Airport on Sunday, triggering widespread political condemnation. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed his name was listed in the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), preventing his international travel. Mengal, sharing the news on platform X, stated that […]
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PARC chairman arrested over massive illegal hiring scandal
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Chairman Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali in a major corruption case linked to illegal appointments. The arrest was made by the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle and the accused is expected to be presented before the court today (Monday). According to FIA officials, Dr. Ali is […]
Court orders block of 27 major YouTube channels in Islamabad
A local court in Islamabad has ordered YouTube to block 27 popular channels accused of spreading anti-state content. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed the request, claiming these channels were sharing misleading and harmful material that could incite public unrest or damage national interests. The case was heard by Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah, who reviewed […]
FIA busts major visa scam involving fake sponsorships, govt officials
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a major visa scam involving fake Pakistani e-visas issued to Afghan nationals, allegedly with help from officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Information. The FIA’s Anti-Human Smuggling Cell arrested two Afghan nationals during a raid in Islamabad’s G-8 sector. So far, six […]
FIA summons 15 CDA officers in Rs297 million corruption probe
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned 15 officers of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in connection with a corruption case involving nearly Rs297 million. The FIA’s Corporate Crime Circle issued a second notice on Friday, intensifying its ongoing investigation. According to the official notification, the inquiry is registered under case number 49/2022 and is […]
FIA cracks down on corruption and human trafficking in major operation
LAHORE – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a large-scale operation against corruption and illegal activities, arresting LESCO employees and human traffickers involved in separate criminal cases. These operations highlight the agency’s intensified efforts to eliminate fraud and misconduct. In Lahore, FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle arrested two Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) employees—M Shehbaz and […]
FIA suspends 11 officers over corruption links with LESCO officials
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has suspended 11 officers from its Lahore Zone following an inquiry that uncovered corruption involving FIA personnel and Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) officials. The suspensions include inspectors and sub-inspectors. Two internal reports, titled “Inquiry Report on Issues Related to LESCO” and “Inquiry Report: Corrupt Practices – Connivance of LESCO […]
Court approves actress Nadia Hussain’s interim bail in multi-crore bank fraud case
Karachi: The Additional District and Sessions Judge South Karachi has confirmed the interim bail of actress Nadia Hussain in a multi-crore bank fraud case. The court passed its decision recently, providing relief to Nadia Hussain amid the ongoing investigation. However, the court rejected the interim bail applications of two accused individuals, Imtiaz and Faisal, who […]
FIA cracks down on massive online scam involving billions in illegal transactions
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a major case exposing a multibillion-rupee scam linked to illegal online activities and shady call centres. The investigation has already led to the arrest of a woman named Nida and a private bank manager accused of aiding the criminal network. The case was launched after the […]
LHC disposes of Shehbaz’s mills plea challenging FBR notice
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday disposed of a petition filed by the PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif’s sugar mills challenging a tax audit notice of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). “The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have no powers to conduct an audit of the five-year-old accounts,” the petition argued and pleaded with the […]