Explanation

Section 5 gives FIA members, for inquiry/investigation, powers and duties

similar to provincial police officers in relation to investigation.

Explanation

The Act provides for the constitution of the Federal Investigation Agency and related matters.

Under Section 3 of the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974, the FIA may investigate:

• Offences specified in the Schedule to the FIA Act.
• Attempts to commit such offences.
• Conspiracy to commit such offences.
• Abetment of such offences. 

Explanation

The Act is titled the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974, and is Act VIII of 1975. 

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.