The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested Haider Saeed in Bani Gala. He is accused of promoting a hate campaign against state institutions after the Jaffar Express attack. The FIA Cyber Crime Circle conducted the raid and seized digital evidence. Saeed allegedly shared derogatory material targeting the government during the Jaffar Express incident. He also […]
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FIA launches probe against Nadia Hussain over bribery allegations
The FIA has initiated an investigation against model and actress Nadia Hussain under the PECA Act for accusing an FIA officer of bribery on social media. Officials clarified that the person demanding the bribe was not an FIA officer but an imposter. Nadia was informed of the impersonation and advised to file a formal complaint […]
Pakistan reconsiders UNCAC report disclosure amid IMF talks
Pakistan is reconsidering its pledge to fully disclose the UNCAC Country Review Report, despite committing to transparency with the IMF. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee decide whether to publish the full report or just its summary, as an IMF mission reviews Pakistan’s reforms for a $1.1 billion tranche under the $7 billion […]
The rule of law: A concept and reality in Pakistan
It is a simple truism that a stable, prosperous, democratic and egalitarian state does not exist and survive without implementing and following the rule of law. The term “rule of law” comes from the French word “le principe de legalite” meaning “the principle of legality”. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, “the rule of law, also […]
Arshad Sharif murder: FIA probing team returns home
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team which went to Kenya to investigate the killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif returned home after investigation. The committee, which comprises an official from the Intelligence Bureau and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), interrogated Khurram Ahmed, who was driving the vehicle carrying the slain journalist and his brother Waqar Ahmed […]
LHC judge recuses himself from hearing Khan’s plea against FIA notice
Lahore High Court (LHC) Judge recused from the hearing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s plea against FIA’s summons notice in the prohibited funding case on Monday. Justice Bajwa referred the petition to the LHC chief justice with a request for fixing it before another bench. The PTI chairman had filed the petition submitting […]
Govt. team to leave for Kenya to ascertain facts related to murder of Arshad Sharif
ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted a two-member team to ascertain the facts related to the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif from Kenya police and relevant authorities. The revised notification about the members of the team states that it would comprise of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director/DIG (Police) Athar Wahid, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Deputy Director […]
FIA CCW receive 98,247 complaints regarding defamation
FIA CCW receive 98247 complaints regarding defamation. The Ministry of Interior in a written reply to the lower house of the Parliament told that out of 98,247 complaints 78,966 were disposed off during verification stage, 8,260 were converted into regular inquires. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing (CCW) has received 98,247 complaints regarding defamation […]
Lahore court acquits PM Shehbaz, Hamza in Rs16bn money laundering case
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz have been acquitted in money laundering case. The court announced its judgment in the mega money laundering case against the Shehbaz family after the FIA prosecutor informed the court that no money was directly deposited in the accounts of both son and father. The court had […]
Foreign funding: FIA registers case against Imran Khan
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against eleven people including Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in foreign funding. According to the reports, the nominated persons also included Sardar Azhar Tariq, Saifullah Niazi, Syed Younus, Aamer Mehmood Kiani, Tariq Shaikh and Tariq Shafi, whereas, the manager of the private bank was nominated. […]