Explanation

Section 1 defines FIA Act,1974: 

1. This Act may be called the Federal Investigation Agency Act, of 1974.
2. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and also applied to all citizens of Pakistan and Public Servants, wherever they may be.
3. It shall come to force at once.

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The Federal Government may constitute an Agency to- be called the Federal Investigation Agency for inquiry into, and investigation of, the offences specified in the Schedule  including an attempt or conspiracy to commit, and abatement of, any such offence.

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In 2016, the National Assembly enacted the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act  to provide a comprehensive legal framework to define various kinds of electronic crimes, mechanisms for investigation, prosecution and adjudication in relation to electronic crimes.

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In law, coming into force is the process by which legislation, regulations, treaties and other legal instruments come to have legal force and effect. 

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The Director General of the FIA is assisted by three Additional Director-Generals and ten Directors for effective monitoring and smooth functioning of the operations spread all over the country.

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Organized crime is a continuing criminal enterprise that rationally works to profit from illicit activities that are often in great public demand.

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FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.

It was established under FIA Act, 1974.

Promulgated on 13-01-1975.

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The major function of FIA is to enforcement of laws relating to Smuggling, Narcotics, Currency offences, Foreigners, Immigration & Passports and offences having inter-provincial ramification.

Explanation

The major function of FIA is to enforcement of laws relating to Smuggling, Narcotics, Currency offences, Foreigners, Immigration & Passports and offences having inter-provincial ramification.