Explanation

Under the FIA Act, 1974 (Pakistan), recommendations concerning specified persons may involve placing their names on the Exit Control List (ECL).

Explanation

Section 4 provides that the DG exercises specified powers of an Inspector General of Police under the Police Act, 1861, as prescribed by rules

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

• FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.
• It was established under the FIA Act, 1974 to investigate federal-level crimes.
• Formed: 13 January 1975.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Interior.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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

• Transparency International is based/headquarters in Berlin Germany.
• It is a German registered association.
• Founders: Peter Eigen, Olusegun Obasanjo
• Founded: May 4, 1993

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

Rank of Pakistan in Corruption Perception Index:

2018: 117 out of 180

2019: 120 out of 180

2020: 124 out of 180

2021: 140 out of 180

2022: 140 out of 180 

Explanation

UNODC: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

UNODC Headquarters location: Vienna, the capital of Austria

UNODC founded: 1997

UNODC Parent organization: United Nations

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.