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.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

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

FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.

It was established under FIA Act, 1974.

Promulgated on 13-01-1975.

This is expressly stated in the long title/preamble of the Act.

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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

The Director General of the FIA is assisted by 07 Additional Director-Generals and 25 Directors for effective monitoring and smooth functioning of the operations spread all over the country.

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LAST UPDATED ON 23-06-2026