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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six more agents involved in a network facilitating illegal Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs).

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in connection with the issuance of fake identity cards. This action highlights ongoing concerns about the integrity of the national identification system.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a resident of Ghotki, Pakistan, for allegedly forging an appointment letter claiming to be an employee of the National Assembly Secretariat. The individual reportedly used the fake document to obtain undue privileges.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken action against more than 100 officials for their alleged collusion with human smugglers since the 2023 Greece boat tragedy.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General, Dr. Usman Anwar, stated that offloading is a lawful, preventive, and protective measure used only when credible risk indicators exist, not to curb genuine travel.

The Lahore High Court in Pakistan has ruled that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cannot prevent citizens from traveling abroad based on vague suspicions, affirming the constitutional right to travel.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi Zone has suspended two officers and registered a case against a private individual following a recent raid on a jewellery shop in Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Dr. Usman Anwar has taken notice of an incident during a raid on a jewelry shop in Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar and has requested a detailed report within 48 hours.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is reportedly planning to convert the historic Cotton Exchange building in Karachi into its city headquarters, following the eviction of the Karachi Cotton Association.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against seven individuals, including directors of a biscuit company and a bank official, on charges of money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion in Punjab.

A Senate Committee in Pakistan has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to broaden and expedite its investigation into the theft of 2,828 cartons of cigarettes from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) godowns in Swabi and Mardan.

The Sindh High Court has summoned the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in response to petitions challenging notices issued by the agency to commercial banks, seeking banking records of current and former directors of the Karachi Cotton Exchange.

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Dr. Usman Anwar announced that the agency has compiled comprehensive data on individuals involved in human smuggling.

(LEFT) PHF President Tariq Hussain Bugti announces his resignation; while, PCB Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets players from the national team.—Dawn • PM accepts Tariq Bugti’s resignation, Wani named interim president • Outgoing chief imposes two-year ban on captain Ammad Butt before quitting • PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi meets players, hands ‘compensation’ cheques • PSB blames PHF for mismanagement; Bugti alleges board delayed payments • Shake-up follows Australia tour fiasco, when players were left without hotel upon arrival LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: Amid a deepening crisis in Pakistan hockey, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday accepted the resignation of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Hussain Bugti and appointed Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Federal Secretary Mohiy­uddin Ahmed Wani as ad-hoc president of the federation. The premier also accepted the resignations of PHF Secretary Rana Mujahid and Treasurer Shahid Pervaiz Bhandara. Their replacements had not been announced until late Thursday night. The developments came amid controversy over the national team’s tour of Australia for the FIH Pro League, where accommodation arrangements could not be secured on time, forcing players to spend several hours on the road. The team’s overall performance in the Pro League also came under criticism. In addition, PHF elections had been facing delays. Mr Bugti had been appointed by interim prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to hold elections but did not complete the process during his tenure. Similarly, in his tenure, Mr Bugti-led PHF was accused of inaction over alleged corruption, pointed out by the Auditor General of Pakistan. There are more than 100 audit paras related to the PHF, and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been probing the matter for over a year. Speaking after his appointment, Mr Wani said the governance mechanism of the PHF would be improved. “In the next six weeks, we will prepare a business plan for the PHF and take steps to run this federation on professional grounds,” he said. He added that IPC would form a working group with all sports boards and education bodies to focus on grassroots development and that international trainers and coaches would also be engaged. “There is no shortage of resources, but the PHF is facing financial management issues. We will work on this,” he said, adding that he would ensure free, fair and transparent elections. “Hockey, being the national game, is close to our hearts and we will take every possible step to bring positive change,” he said. National captain ‘banned’ Earlier on Thursday, before the prime minister’s decision, Mr Bugti announced his resignation, but not before imposing a two-year ban on national captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, citing findings of a committee regarding alleged misconduct. “I received a message (from a certain quarter) and I am resigning from the post as it is not a big issue. Had the prime minister asked me six months earlier, I would have left,” Mr Bugti said, appealing to the prime minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir to constitute an independent committee to probe the entire episode. He said he was ready to face any punishment if found responsible. However, shortly after Mr Bugti’s resignation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi met the hockey players, including Ammad Butt and Hanan Shahid. In a message on X, Mr Naqvi said: “I am not becoming Hockey Federation President but we will assist players till this turmoil ends.” Talking to the media after the meeting, Mr Butt said Mr Naqvi directed that a training camp be set up in Lahore from Friday for the World Cup qualifiers to be held in Egypt and that immediate steps be taken to hire foreign coaches. Mr Butt said former Pakistan coach Roelant Oltmans had been contacted and might join the team directly in Egypt. On the reported two-year ban, Mr Butt said Mr Naqvi told him there was no ban and that the same team which toured Australia would travel to Egypt. The ban had reportedly been imposed under the PHF constitution, raising questions over the process for its reversal. The PCB later issued a statement confirming Mr Naqvi’s meeting with the players and announcing that cheques of Rs1,000,000 had been distributed to each member of the national team, which took second position in the last six international tournaments. The cricket board said Mr Naqvi had assured full cooperation in streamlining the affairs of the players and confirmed that tickets, hotel accommodation and kits would be arranged for the World Cup qualifying round. Outgoing PHF president Mr Bugti told Dawn that arrangements for the qualifiers had already been made through a grant from the Balochistan government. PSB-PHF blame game Meanwhile, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) issued a statement rejecting allegations levelled by the PHF and placing responsibility for the Australia tour’s mismanagement on the federation. The PSB said it had fulfilled all financial obligations for the FIH Pro League Phase 2 in Hobart and made timely payments. It alleged that the PHF had submitted visa applications late and with incomplete information, delaying the team’s departure from Feb 2 to Feb 5. According to the PSB, it bore Rs27.1 million in air ticket expenses and an additional Rs9.7m burden caused by the visa delays. It said that, at the PHF’s request, an advance of 49,280 Australian dollars was issued for hotel accommodation, along with daily allowances of USD 1,610 per player and USD 3,000 for miscellaneous expenses. The PSB also stated that while the PHF had sought a total grant of Rs350m for the Pro League, the government approved Rs250m, with the remaining amount to be arranged by the federation. It alleged that most of the PSB’s grant had been spent on salaries and foreign tours of PHF officials, prompting the board to stop issuing direct grants. In contrast, Mr Bugti had alleged that the PSB failed to make timely payments for hotel bookings and criticised the formation of a probe committee comprising PSB officials. He also urged the formation of a Pakistan Hockey Board and the transfer of stadium control to the PHF to generate funds. Meanwhile, Hockey legend Shahbaz Ahmed Senior, who had opposed Pakistan’s participation in the Pro League, said the national game deserved special treatment from the government. He criticised the heavy expenditure on the league and said the funds should have been directed towards grassroots development in schools, colleges and districts. Pakistan, a four-time World Cup winner and three-time Olympic champion, has faced a prolonged decline in international hockey over the past 30 years, amid repeated allegations of poor administration and negligence in the PHF officialdom, non-existent planning and upgrading, sheer lack of accountability, nepotism and a high frequency of changes in the federation. Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2026

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has created a dedicated unit to investigate and prosecute criminals operating on the dark web, aiming to effectively counter threats to national interests emanating from encrypted online activities.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has formed a specialized unit to combat the illicit use of virtual currencies for money laundering, terror financing, cybercrime, and drug trade. The director emphasized the need for squads to curb crypto-related criminal activities.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad has arrested five individuals suspected of being part of a syndicate smuggling human placenta from hospitals. The placenta was allegedly intended for use in producing anti-ageing injections, with officials reportedly uncovering 500 kilograms.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established Financial Action Task Force (FATF) desks across all its wings and zones, expanding its existing Anti-Money Laundering Directorate, to improve the implementation of international investigation standards.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore has arrested four suspects in separate raids for alleged involvement in hawala/hundi operations and violations of the Copyright Act.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismantled an illegal kidney transplantation network in Islamabad, arresting nine individuals, including a prominent urologist and a private hospital employee.

Two officers from Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have been suspended following an altercation with a jewellery store owner in Karachi's Sarafa Bazaar, with a case registered against a "private individual" for "slapping" a citizen.

An opinion piece critiques Pakistan's government, highlighting its ability to achieve feats like building fighter jets and brokering peace deals, yet failing to prevent its Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials from mistreating citizens.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is set to fast-track money laundering probes under a new rulebook that establishes deadlines for inquiries and creates dedicated desks nationwide.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested four individuals, including three women, at Sialkot airport on suspicion of involvement in organized beggary in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is deploying artificial intelligence to unmask fugitives, upgrading its 'red book' with real-time visual tracking capabilities.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded two passengers at Multan International Airport for allegedly using Umrah visas as a means for illegal immigration to Europe, indicating ongoing efforts to combat such practices.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized Rs2.89 billion in foreign currency during a crackdown on hawala operations in Karachi, arresting one suspect.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established a direct communication channel with Meta Asia Pacific to accelerate investigations into organized cybercrime, online fraud, and hate speech.

At least 64 deportees from Libya, belonging to the Gujranwala region, have been convicted by local courts in three Punjab districts after summary trials in cases lodged by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration Wing successfully thwarted an alleged attempt by a government employee to travel abroad from Multan Airport using a forged no-objection certificate.

The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stated that 10,000 Pakistanis entered the UK on student visas and subsequently sought asylum. He noted that illegal emigration is damaging Pakistan's reputation, with several countries raising concerns with Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded 39,786 passengers in 2025 under a “lawful, intelligence-driven and risk-based system” to curb irregular migration and human smuggling, a…

Reports have emerged concerning alleged misconduct by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle in Karachi has arrested two individuals, including a woman, on charges of posing as government officials and illegally using state logos and emblems.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to prevent political influence in over 1,300 new appointments for the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), emphasizing a merit-based selection process.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered two additional cases against human traffickers following a recent boat capsize tragedy off the Italian coast.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a most-wanted criminal and several other suspects as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers. Sources indicate the FIA's Anti-Human Trafficking unit is leading the operation.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has developed an AI-based system designed to track down most wanted criminals by visualizing their appearance in real-time.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is developing a comprehensive database of human smugglers, as the interior minister calls for a sweeping anti-corruption drive.

LAHORE: The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with finance ministry, on Tuesday, announced launching a massive crackdown on money-laundering and hawala/hundi networks across the country. A joint working group comprising the officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be formed to regularly review the progress made in this regard. A meeting held under the joint chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister f...