ISLAMABAD: Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency, Usman Anwar, on Saturday informed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi that the agency has compiled a comprehensive database of individuals involved in human smuggling.
The development was shared during a detailed briefing at the FIA headquarters, where the minister reviewed the agency’s performance and ongoing reforms.
The FIA chief said a transparent and effective accountability system had been introduced within the organisation, alongside the formation of working groups and coordination committees to enhance collaboration with other institutions.
He added that modern technology is being deployed to intensify action against immigration-related crimes, including human smuggling and money laundering.
During the visit, Interior Minister Naqvi ordered a sweeping crackdown on corruption across government institutions, directing authorities to strictly enforce a zero-tolerance policy in line with the vision of Shehbaz Sharif.
He further stated that the FIA’s reform process would be completed by December, stressing the need to monitor online advertisements offering overseas employment and to raise public awareness about fraudulent schemes.
Naqvi emphasised transforming the FIA into a frontline force against organised crime and assured the agency of full governmental support in achieving this objective.
The minister also inspected ongoing infrastructure development projects at the headquarters and directed officials to expedite completion of construction work.
Meanwhile, the FIA has stepped up internal accountability, penalising 214 officials over the last four months of 2025 amid growing complaints of human trafficking and corruption. Of these, 76 officials were dismissed from service, nine demoted, two removed, and 127 awarded various punishments.
