Judiciary and Law covers the structure and functions of courts, the role of judges, and the interpretation and enforcement of laws under the constitution. It highlights the rule of law, fundamental rights, and the judiciary’s role in ensuring justice and maintaining checks and balances. This topic is important for competitive exams like PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, CTS, BPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, and GBPSC.
FIA was established under the FIA Act and started functioning in 1975.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) handles money laundering cases, especially those involving financial crimes and international transactions.
FIA Counter Terrorism Wing (CTW)
Identify and arrest the most wanted terrorist.
Detect & investigate terrorist financing/money laundering cases.
The Anti-Terrorism Wing (ACW) of FIA deals with terrorism-related cases, including terror financing and threats to national security.
Counter-Terrorism Wing stands (CTW).
In 2003 Federal Government assigned Counter Terrorism role to FIA.
FIA is responsible for controlling human smuggling and trafficking, often working with international organizations like Interpol to tackle cross-border crimes.
Human smuggling was enforced under an ordinance in 2002.
Human smuggling is called human trafficking in English.
FIA has a specialized Cyber Crime Wing that deals with online fraud, hacking, and digital harassment cases under Pakistan’s cyber laws.
FIA deals with: Federal crimes and investigations
FIA handles complex crimes such as financial fraud, cybercrime, immigration offenses, and crimes involving more than one province or country.
FIA was established under FIA Act 1974
The FIA Act was passed to formally create FIA and define its powers, duties, and jurisdiction.
The Ministry of Interior supervises FIA operations and provides policy direction for internal security and law enforcement matters.
FIA operates across the whole country and also deals with international cases in coordination with organizations like Interpol.
Federal Investigation Agency is the main federal law enforcement body of Pakistan.
It investigates crimes that go beyond provincial limits such as cybercrime, corruption, and human trafficking.
FIA stands for 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