Explanation

• FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency.
• It was established under the FIA Act, 1974 to investigate federal-level crimes.
• Formed: 13 January 1975.
• Headquarters: Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Interior.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

Under the FIA Act, 1974 (Pakistan), recommendations concerning specified persons may involve placing their names on the Exit Control List (ECL).

Explanation

Section 4 provides that the DG exercises specified powers of an Inspector General of Police under the Police Act, 1861, as prescribed by rules

Explanation

• FIR stands for First Information Report.
• It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898.
• It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

ORIGIN & HISTORY

The Pakistan Special Police Establishment (PSPE) department from investigation of the offences of bribery, and corruption against central government employees, was given powers to investigate cases relating to the offences. In report of “Police Reform”, submitted to cabinet on 07-04-1972, recommended establishment of Federal Police Organization to deal with smuggling, narcotics, currency offences, enforcement of laws relating to foreigners, immigration and passports offences having inter-provincial ramification. Consequently FIA Act, 1974. (Act VIII-4 of 1975) was promulgated on 13-01-1975, bringing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) into existence.