Explanation

ORIGIN & HISTORY

The Pakistan Special Police Establishment (PSPE) department from investigation of the offences of bribery, and corruption against central government employees, was given powers to investigate cases relating to the offences. In report of “Police Reform”, submitted to cabinet on 07-04-1972, recommended establishment of Federal Police Organization to deal with smuggling, narcotics, currency offences, enforcement of laws relating to foreigners, immigration and passports offences having inter-provincial ramification. Consequently FIA Act, 1974. (Act VIII-4 of 1975) was promulgated on 13-01-1975, bringing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) into existence.

Explanation

ADG North

Directorates under ADG North:

1.      Islamabad

2.      Peshawar

3.      Kohat

4.      Lahore

5.      Gujranwala

6.      Multan

7.      Faisalabad

ADG South

Directorates under ADG South:

1.      Karachi

2.      Hyderabad

3.      Sukkur

4.      Balochistan

Explanation

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Explanation

• FIR stands for First Information Report.
• It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898.
• It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.

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Explanation

FIA stands forThe Federal Investigation Agency

Federal Investigation Agency as mentioned in section 2 of the FIA Act 1974. 

FIA was Codified under the Constitution of Pakistan in 1974,

FIA Formed: 13 January 1975

(FIA) has its headquarters in Islamabad.

FIA Parent agency: Ministry of Interior

Major Units: 13

How many members can be appointed in FIA?

As per Federal Govt. policy and vacant seats

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