Dec 7

FIA Calls for Urgent Cybersecurity Upgrades in Pakistani Banks

KARACHI: Banks in Pakistan must urgently enhance their cybersecurity systems to counter rising cyber threats, according to Mujahid Akbar, Additional Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Addressing a briefing at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Akbar underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures across financial and institutional […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

FIA Arrests Gang Leader in Crackdown on Hawala and Hundi

Apr 17

Money & Banking

FIA Arrests Gang Leader in Crackdown on Hawala and Hundi

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal currency exchange activities, with the arrest of a gang leader involved in Hawala and Hundi operations.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FIA Declares Meinhardt Owners as Fugitives in Money Laundering Case

Nov 30

National

FIA Declares Meinhardt Owners as Fugitives in Money Laundering Case

Karachi, November 30 – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a notice branding Chairman Meinhardt Shahzad Naseem and CEO Omar Shahzad, the owners of the Singapore-based construction company Meinhardt, as absconders.

by Faisal Shahnawaz

FIA Discovers Over 400,000 Social Media Accounts Spreading Blasphemous Content

Jul 17

IT & Telecom, National

FIA Discovers Over 400,000 Social Media Accounts Spreading Blasphemous Content

Islamabad, July 17, 2023 – The Cyber Crime wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has uncovered a staggering number of over four hundred thousand social media accounts involved in spreading highly blasphemous material in Pakistan.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

SBP, FIA jointly take action against illegal exchange companies

Nov 8

Money & Banking, National, Top stories

SBP, FIA jointly take action against illegal exchange companies

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have decided to jointly take action against illegal exchange companies. A statement issued on Tuesday stated that a high-level meeting was held between the SBP governor and the Director General, FIA on November 8, 2022. READ MORE: US Dollar falls by 26 paisas to […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Tarin launches automated currency declaration system

Feb 2

Taxation, Top stories

Tarin launches automated currency declaration system

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin launched automated currency declaration system at Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarter here on Tuesday. Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman NADRA Tariq Malik and DG FIA Sanaullah Abbasi were present on the occasion. The minister said that the government was focusing on the documentation of economy […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Jan 7

Money & Banking, National, Top stories

FIA probes Binance in mega crypto scam

KARACHI – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned representatives of Binance, a leading international buy/sell platform for cryptocurrencies, as part of an investigation into a scam that has left many Pakistanis deprived of billions of rupees.

by Faisal Shahnawaz

SBP for close liaison to fight cyber-attacks, online frauds

Nov 20

Money & Banking, National

SBP for close liaison to fight cyber-attacks, online frauds

KARACHI: Dr. Reza Baqir, governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday held talks with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and banks to fight money laundering, cyber attacks, and online bank frauds. Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Reza Baqir, chaired a meeting today with Director General FIA Sanaullah Abbasi to strengthen and coordinate efforts of […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

FIA making all-out efforts to resolve cyber crime related complaints: DG

Jul 17

Trade & Industry

FIA making all-out efforts to resolve cyber crime related complaints: DG

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is making all out efforts to resolve complaints related to cyber crime. FIA Director General Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi said this at a meeting with members of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). According to a statement issued on Saturday by the KCCI, the DG FIA briefed the business […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

FIA arrests former PIA executives for illegal appointment

Oct 17

National

FIA arrests former PIA executives for illegal appointment

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle, Karachi has arrested former executives of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in an illegal appointment case, a press release said on Saturday. It said that the FIA, CCC, Karachi on October 15, 2020 registered FIR against accused Aijaz Haroon, former Managing Director, PIA; Salim Sayani, former DMD, PIA […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz