Pakistan FIA Chief Clarifies Offloading as Lawful, Protective Measure

Offloading not to curb genuine travel, claims FIA chief

ISLAMABAD: Federal Inv­es­tigation Agency Director Ge­­neral Dr Usman Anwar on Mo­­nday said that offloading was a “lawful, preventive, and protective measure” used only where credible risk indicators exist. “The objective is to facilitate lawful travel while protecting the country’s citizens, safeguarding human lives, co­­untering organised criminal networks, and preserving the country’s international reputation,” the FIA chief said while talking to reporters here. Dr Anwar said the FIA...

By [email protected] (Iftikhar A. Khan)