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.

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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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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

Explanation

ڈائریکٹر جنرل اور ایجنسی کے دیگر تمام ممبران کا تعین وفاقی حکومت کرتی ہے اور اسی وجہ سے وہ حکومت کے ماتحت ہیں۔ ڈی جی ایف آئی اے ختم نہیں کرسکتی۔

Explanation

If the offence involves transportation of the victim into or out of Pakistan and it constitutes part of the transaction constituting the offence, the Federal Investigation Agency shall investigate the offence.

Explanation

Section 5 of the FIA Act contains the powers of the members of the Agency.

FIA was established under FIA Act, of 1974 promulgated on 13-01-1975.

An arrest under the FIA Act can be made After the commission of an offense and  On reasonable suspicion of the commission of an offense.

A person arrested under FIA Act may be detained at a Police station set up by Police 

According to The FIA Act of 1974, anyone not below the rank of a sub-inspector has the power to arrest someone without a warrant with permission from the DG FIA.

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Explanation

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) :

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is a border control, criminal investigation, counter-intelligence, and security agency of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan

Codified under the Constitution of Pakistan in 1974,

Formed: 13 January 1975

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has its headquarters in Islamabad.

Parent agency: Ministry of Interior

Major Units: 13