ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has compiled a comprehensive data of individuals involved in human smuggling.

This was stated by FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar while giving a detailed briefing to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during his visit to the FIA headquarters on Saturday.

The FIA director general said modern technology was being utilised to ensure effective action against immigration-related crimes, human smuggling and money laundering.

He said a transparent and effective accountability system had been developed within the organisation. In this regard, he said, working groups and coordination committees were being established with other agencies.

Naqvi says agency to become frontline force against organised crime

During the last four months of 2025, the FIA punished 214 officials amid rising complaints of human trafficking and corruption. The agency also dismissed 76 officials from service, demoted nine to lower ranks, and awarded other punishments to 127 others.

Speaking on the occasion, the interior minister highlighted the need for an effective crackdown against corruption in government institutions and directed that, in line with the prime minister’s vision, a zero-tolerance policy against corruption be strictly enforced across all public sector organisations.

Mr Naqvi emphasised that the FIA would be organised as a frontline force against all forms of organised crime, and assured full support to the agency at every level in this regard.

He sounded confident that the reform process in the FIA would be completed by December. He emphasised that all online advertisements offering overseas employment should be ‘monitored’ and that public awareness must be ensured regarding ‘misleading’ advertisements.

During the visit, the minister also inspected the ongoing infrastructure improvement projects. He directed the relevant officials to ensure completion of the ongoing construction activities at the earliest.

Published in Dawn, March 29th, 2026