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Passenger held over fake documents at Karachi airport

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170 Pakistanis deported from 11 countries; 59 offloaded in Karachi

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a passenger traveling on fake travel documents while conducting an operation at Jinnah International Airport Karachi.

According to the spokesperson of FIA, the immigration officials arrested the accused Muhammad Usman after failing to go abroad on fake travel documents by taking action at Karachi Airport. The accused tried to go to Canada through an international flight. He had a fake visa.

According to the forensic report of Scandline Office, the visa was also fake, the visa did not show any UV features.

According to the initial investigation, the accused made an agreement to go to Canada with the agent of Sheikhupura, the accused made an agreement to go to Canada with an agent named Nawaz for 1 crore 5 lakh rupees.

The accused is an employee of Punjab Police and posted as a constable in Women Enclave Gujranwala, the accused has been transferred to Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi for identification of the agent and further legal action.

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FIA arrests human trafficker from Gujranwala

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FIA

GUJRANWALA: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested a human trafficker from Gujranwala District of Punjab province.

According to the FIA, the arrested human trafficker collected Rs 9.3 million by pretending to send the innocent husband and wife to the United Kingdom (UK) and then went into hiding.

The victim’s family lodged a complaint with the FIA ​​after the agent went into hiding.

On the information about the presence of the accused in Ayman Abad, the FIA ​​team conducted a raid and arrested the accused and the investigation has been started.

It should be noted that a few days ago, 40 Pakistanis were killed in the sinking of boats on the Greek coast of Crete, after which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued orders to take strict action against human traffickers across the country.

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PM Shehbaz directs crackdown against human traffickers

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PM Shehbaz forms high-level committee for talks with PTI

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to take solid actions against human trafficking bringing defame to Pakistan and sought a report on the incidents of human trafficking during the last year involving Pakistani citizens.

The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat capsizing incident in Greece and the measures to curb human trafficking, called for strict action against the people involved in the trafficking of innocent people to other countries.

He recalled that 262 Pakistani nationals had lost their lives in another incident in the same area last year and expressed his displeasure over inaction against those responsible. The recurrence of such incidents is due to the sluggish actions against the people involved, he added.

The prime minister instructed the immediate implementation of the Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) to monitor international travelers.

During the briefing, the prime minister was told that 174 people involved in human trafficking had been produced before courts with four of them convicted.

Prime Minister Shehbaz sought details on the public awareness campaign on human trafficking and asked the FIA and foreign ministry to furnish a report on the incidents involving Pakistani nationals over the last year.

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FIA, NCB, Interpol arrest proclaimed offenders from UAE  

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FIA

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) National Central Bureau (NCB), and Interpol Pakistan  arrested 6 proclaimed offenders(POs) wanted in murder and robbery cases.

FIA spokesperson said that the proclaimed offenders were arrested from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and transferred to Lahore Airport. The arrested accused were wanted by Gujranwala, Gujarat, Rajanpur and Multan police.

According to the spokesperson of FIA, the accused had fled abroad after the incidents, Federal Investigation Agency Immigration Lahore handed over the accused to the Punjab Police authorities.

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FIA warns of cybercriminals targeting WhatsApp accounts  

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Circle has alerted the general public that WhatsApp accounts could be hacked on the pretext of degree verification.

It has been revealed that citizens’ WhatsApp has been hacked by cybercriminals posing as a representative of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The FIA ​​Cyber ​​Crime Circle has issued a warning to citizens saying that some criminal elements are contacting users on WhatsApp by pretending to be representatives of the HEC.

According to FIA officials, these persons send a code to the users on the pretext of degree verification and ask them to share it, and as soon as the users share the code, their WhatsApp account is hacked.

FIA has directed citizens not to share any code on any unknown message or call and inform FIA Cyber ​​Wing on receiving such call or message.

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FIA registers case against 15 people in MDCAT paper leak case

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FIA

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has registered a case against 15 people in National Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024 paper leak case and making it viral on social media.

After the leak of medical college admission test 2024 entry test paper, member board of directors of human rights and defender organization submitted application to FIA cybercrime wing.

The inquiry officer Inspector Arfa Saeed registered a case under sections 3, 4, 13, 14 and 20 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act)(PECA) 2016, among other provisions.

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FIA Takes Action Against Social Media Activists Across Pakistan

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FIA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated a large-scale operation against social media activists accused of spreading fake propaganda nationwide. The FIA Cybercrime Wing has led the operation, resulting in numerous arrests and the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) across multiple regions. Officials reported significant activity in Punjab, where 26 individuals were arrested, and … Read more

IHC issues notice to Bushra Bibi on bail cancellation plea

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Bushra Bibi's arrest warrants cancelled in Toshakhana 2, £190m cases

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder on the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea pertaining to cancellation of bail in the new Toshakhana case.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court heard the FIA’s petition seeking bail cancellation of Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana case. During which, FIA Prosecutor Zulfiqar Abbas gave arguments.

The FIA ​​prosecutor told the court that Bushra Bibi is misusing the bail granted by the IHC and she does not appear in most of the hearings of the trial court, so her bail should be cancelled.

On the request of FIA, the court issued a notice to Bushra Bibi and sought her reply and adjourned the hearing till next week.

Earlier, Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana case and she was released from Adiala Jail.

Bushra Bibi remained in jail almost nine months. She was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in the new Toshakhana case on January 31 this year.

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FIA to monitor sugar mills during crushing season

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FIA

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to monitor sugar mills during the crushing season.

Sugarcane crushing season is about to start in the country and FIA has decided to monitor sugar mills across the country during the crushing season.

In this regard, FIA has also formed special teams on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. These teams will keep record of sugar production and stocks in sugar mills.

The FIA ​​said that to prevent tax evasion, a record of the sales of the mills will also be compiled on the basis of dispatch, while a record of the arrival of sugarcane and the number of trolleys will also be compiled in the sugar mills.

In this regard, Lahore zone teams have been deployed at three sugar mills and Director Lahore Zone Sarfraz Khan Virk has assigned the tasks to the teams in the meeting.

Director FIA has directed the teams to compile the data with utmost responsibility and honesty. Preventing tax evasion is an important national duty and no lapse will be tolerated.

It should be noted that in the meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last month, three institutions were assigned the responsibility of taking joint actions to prevent tax evasion by sugar mills and dealers.

FBR, FIA and IB to take joint action to curb sales tax evasion and price hike.

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Federal Govt forms joint task force to combat propaganda   

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has constituted a 10-member joint task force (JTF) to identify those involved in propaganda against the state of Pakistan.

The joint task force formed with the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to the notification, a 10-member joint task force has been formed under the chairmanship of Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

The joint task force also includes officers from other agencies. Representatives of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI) and Deputy Inspector General of Police Islamabad are also part of the task force.

Director Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime and Joint Director Intelligence Bureau (IB) are also included in the task force. The director of the IT (Ministry of IT), and the joint secretary of the interior and information ministries are also included in the task force.

According to the notification, the Joint Task Force will identify elements spreading false propaganda in view of the recent protests.

The JTF’s responsibilities include (a) identifying the people, organisations, and groups responsible for producing and disseminating false information about political miscreants in Islamabad from November 24–27, including the full media campaign surrounding the issue, (b) tracking down and tracing the people or groups involved in this malicious campaign, whether they are in Pakistan or overseas and (iii) proposing steps to reduce policy gaps.

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FIA arrests wanted PO in human trafficking case

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FIA

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency’s Immigration has arrested a wanted proclaimed offender in a human trafficking case.

FIA Immigration arrested Ajmal Muhammad, the wanted proclaimed offender in the case of human trafficking, while taking action at Islamabad Airport.

The FIA ​​spokesman says that the accused was arrested on reaching Islamabad from United Arab Emirates (UAE), the name of the accused was in the stop list, wanted by anti-human trafficking Lahore.

The FIA ​​spokesperson further said that a case was registered against the accused in 2023, the accused absconded after receiving huge sums in the name of visa.

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FIA arrests two suspects involved in illegal currency exchange

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KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency’s State Bank Circle arrested two suspects including the bank manager involved in illegal currency exchange and recovered thousands of dollars.

FIA State Bank Circle raided the stock exchange parking lot on a tip-off. During the raid, 2 suspects including the manager of the bank established in the stock exchange were arrested.

The FIA ​​said that the team recovered $45,000 from the possession of the accused, the recovered dollars are worth more than Rs 12.5 million.

The spokesman said that the raid was carried out on the instructions of the Director FIA Karachi Zone, the suspects include bank branch manager Faisal and Maysam Raza.

FIA said that the accused were illegally dealing in foreign currency, however, necessary legal action will be taken as per law.

FIA State Bank Circle, on the direction of Director FIA Karachi Zone, had earlier conducted an operation near I.I. Chundrigar Road and then raided the stock exchange car parking lot on the information of a source.

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Pakistani trader arrested for fraud with Chinese company

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Pakistani trader

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle arrested a Pakistani trader involved in fraud with a Chinese firm.

FIA ​​Corporate Crime Circle arrested Zeeshan Afzal Bilgrami, the accused involved in cheating a Chinese firm while conducting operations on I. I. Chundrigar Road.

The FIA ​​spokesman said that the accused Zeeshan Afzal is the owner of Bilgrami Dens and Traders, the arrested accused had defrauded a Chinese company of 113.9 million. The accused of bank fraud had defamed the name of Pakistan.

The spokesman said that the case was registered after the approval of the FIA ​​Zonal Board, the case was filed on the complaint of the importer of the Chinese company Ms. Corinne Chen. The Pakistani exporter and the Chinese importer had signed an agreement on January 17.

Under the contract, the company was to export 1500 metric tons of chrome ore. On February 11, a container was sent from Karachi port to Chinese port. The container was filled with sand, stone and gravel instead of chrome.

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FIA arrests human trafficker in Libya boat accident case

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a key suspect in a human trafficking case linked to a tragic boat accident in Libya, on Monday.

According to FIA spokesperson, this action came on the orders of Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Raza Naqvi.

Yasir Mehmood, a suspect listed in the Red Book’s most wanted list was apprehended during a major operation by the FIA’s Gujranwala zone.

He faces multiple charges with over five cases filed against him in 2023 by the Composite Circle Gujarat.

Yasir is accused of defrauding victims by collecting Rs 2.4 million each to facilitate their illegal journey to Europe.

He reportedly transported victims through Libya to Egypt and Dubai where they were held in poor conditions. Tragically, some victims died during a boat attempt to reach Italy.

The arrest was made possible through modern technology following extensive raids aimed at capturing him.

Investigations are ongoing and efforts to apprehend additional suspects in the trafficking network are underway.

On the other hand, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a suspect involved in the sexual exploitation of a young girl in Lahore.

According to the FIA spokesperson, this marks the first operation conducted under the International Child Sexual Exploitation Database (ICSC) since Pakistan joined the international database on November 1.

The suspect identified as Asim Butt was apprehended during a raid on Kami Road in Lahore.

The victim is the daughter of the housemaid employed by Butt.

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FIA arrests accused involved illegal currency exchange  

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KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested an accused involved in the Hawala Hundi (illegal currency exchange) and recovered more than 15.9 million.

According to Director FIA Nauman Siddiqui, FIA Cooperative Crime Circle raided two flats in Soldier Bazar in connection with an inquiry registered in Karachi from where accused Shahzad Mohammad Shakir was arrested.

According to the FIA ​​officials, the Hawala Hundi register, mobile phone and other related records and evidence were seized from the possession of the accused.

During the operation, an amount of Rs. 15.9 millions also seized, a case has been registered against the accused in the Cooperative Crime Circle.

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FIA arrests five suspects for illegal currency exchange

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KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested five suspects while taking action against the people involved in the Hawala Hundi(illegal currency exchange business).

During three separate raids conducted in different areas of Karachi, FIA teams arrested five suspects and seized currency, prize bonds cheque , computers and mobile phones worth more than 25 million.

According to Director FIA Karachi Noman Siddiqui, Corporate Crime Circle personnel raided a building on Shaheed e Millat Road and arrested travel agency owner Asif Ashraf and referral dealer Shayan Wahid. Cash, mobile phone laptop and Hawala Hundi records and other items were recovered.

The raids were also conducted in Garden West and Sharafabad, from where 117 signed cheques, prize bonds worth Rs 61,000 and cash of Rs 4.7 million, besides two laptops, two computers and seven mobile phones, registered to the Hawala Hundi were confiscated. .

According to Director FIA, in another operation, the accused named Muhammad Owais, Aqeel Sameer, Javed were arrested who were found involved in running the setup of the Hawala Hundi.

FIA officials said that the accused were settling business payments through a third party and operating through a benami (without name) company.

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Federal Govt makes biometric verification mandatory at airports  

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Government has made biometric verification mandatory for passengers going abroad from Pakistan.

The federal government has decided to install biometric machines at all airports across the country taking an important step to tighten the border security.

The Ministry of Interior has made biometric verification of international passengers mandatory. A letter has been issued to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on behalf of the Ministry of Interior to take immediate steps.

The Ministry of Interior said that biometric authentication will make it impossible for wanted accused to travel.

Biometric machines should be installed at international immigration counters at airports to ensure effective screening of passengers with biometrics.

The initiative aims to further improve security and bring it in line with international standards.

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FIA arrest accused for spreading false information on social media

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LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber ​​Crime Circle Lahore has arrested the accused for spreading false information on social media and inciting people.

FIA ​​spokesperson, the accused Mohammad Younis was arrested by the FIA ​​cybercrime cell from Mian Channu, the accused allegedly spread false information about the fake rape.

The spokesman said that the arrested suspect Muhammad Yunus has been found involved in inciting the people against the state, a mobile phone was seized from the suspect’s possession during the raid. A Twitter account and other evidence were recovered from the confiscated mobile phone.

Authorities report that Younis had been disseminating misleading information on social media platforms, allegedly intending to stir public unrest.

Specifically, he is accused of spreading false claims of assault, which contributed to public alarm and stirred social tension.

During the operation, FIA agents seized Younis’s mobile phone, which was found to contain his X account and other critical digital evidence that links him to the spread of fabricated news.

Preliminary analysis of the mobile phone and related data indicates that Younis engaged in a pattern of social media activity that aimed to mislead the public and fuel discontent.

The FIA has now begun an in-depth investigation, with forensic experts analyzing digital evidence recovered from Younis’s devices.

This case will serve as a significant example in Pakistan’s efforts to prevent misuse of social media platforms for malicious purposes.

As the probe advances, the FIA warns that individuals involved in similar acts will face strict legal consequences.

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FIA forms committee to probe disinformation on alleged rape case

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LAHORE: A 7-member investigation team was formed to investigate the case of spreading disinformation based on the alleged rape of a female student in a private educational institution in Lahore.

According to the spokesperson of FIA, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber ​​Crime Circle Lahore has started action against the elements involved in spreading disinformation on social media through the alleged incident.

The FIA ​​initiated action on a complaint filed by the principal of a private college.

The investigation team has started identifying elements involved in the crime of spreading disinformation on social media platforms and creating a law and order situation.

All resources will be used to identify and bring to justice those involved in the crime of spreading disinformation.

The 7-member inquiry team of FIA is headed by the Deputy Director.

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FIA recovers 3 children missing for 7 years

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LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered three children missing for 7 years from Allama Iqbal International Airport of Lahore.

FIA Interpol and Immigration Lahore recovered the missing children. According to FIA, the children were rescued on arrival at Lahore Airport from Italy. On the request of Punjab Police Hafizabad, yellow notices were issued on missing children.

DG FIA Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir appreciated the performance of the team on the recovery of the children and said that Interpol is always trying to recover the missing children.

Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir said that with the integration of the new system of Interpol, a new history has been made, the recovery of missing children is being implemented more effectively.

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SHC restrains DUHS from release of merit list  

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has stopped Dow University of Health Sciences to release thhe merit list by issuing stay order on Medical & Dental College Admission Test(MDCAT) results.

A hearing was held in the Sindh High Court on the case of irregularities in the MDCAT exam for admissions in medical and dental colleges.

The court issued stay order on the results and stopped the publication of the merit list, while the health secretary and the chief secretary have suggested forming a committee to investigate the allegations.

The court said that the committee should include Dr. Shereen Narejo CMIT, Director Cybercrime Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) ​​Karachi and Mureed Ali Rahman, former secretary of the board will also be a member of the committee to investigate criminal and civil charges.

The court said that the committee should complete the investigation of all the allegations within 15 days, the committee can get assistance from any institution.

The Sindh High Court said that the committee can ask for records from the universities and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) taking the test and take their objections from the applicants if any.

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IHC fixes bail plea of Bushra Bibi for hearing on tomorrow

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) fixed bail petition of former first lady Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case-II for hearing.

Islamabad High Court Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb will hear Bushra Bibi’s bail plea tomorrow for which the Registrar Office has issued a cause list.

The court had directed the registrar’s office to schedule the case this week. The court has issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for tomorrow’s hearing.

It should be remembered that Special Judge Central had rejected Bushra Bibi’s bail petition.

Toshakhana Reference-II was filed against the former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi over the Bulgari jewelery set given by Saudi Crown Prince, according to which Bushra Bibi was given a Bulgari jewelery set during her visit to Saudi Arabia from 7 to 10 May 2021.

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LHC orders removal of Pervaiz Elahi’s name from PCL

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the name removal of former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi and others names from the Passport Control List (PCL).

Lahore High Court judge Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza heard the case of removing the name of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and others from the Passport Control List (PCL).

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) submitted the report in the court during the hearing.

The FIA has removed the name of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi from the Passport Control List (PCL).

After which the court disposed of the plea in the light of the report.

It is pertinent to note that Parvez Elahi name was included in the PCL and he filed an application for exclusion of his name as he wanted to perform Umrah.

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SHC moved against MDCAT exam

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KARACHI: A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) against recently conducted Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) exam and seeking annulment of MDCAT results.

A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court against the alleged irregularities in the MDCAT exam.

Sindh Government, Dow Medical and Health Sciences (DUHS), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and others have been made parties in the petition.

Nawaz Dahri, advocate, said that the MDCAT exam was conducted on September 22, and the paper was released on social media before the test.

Nawaz Dahri Advocate stated that more than 160 out of 200 questions were on social media. He pleaded that the results of MDCAT be annulled and the exam be conducted again and the investigation of the leak of the entrance test paper should be conducted by joint investigation team (JIT)

Earlier, students staged protest in front of the Dow University of Health Sciences gate expressing their reservations about the MDCAT exam and leakage of paper.

Students had said almost the questions of MDCAT and the paper that went viral on social media were the same.

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FIA arrests 8 passengers in two separate operations

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KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration arrested 5 passengers who went to Saudi Arabia to beg under the guise of Umrah.

FIA Spokesperson said eight passengers were arrested from Karachi in two different operations on charges of embezzlement and traveling on fake documents.

FIA officials say that in the first operation, 5 passengers traveling to Saudi Arabia under the guise of Umrah were arrested.

According to the spokesman, the accused were going to Saudi Arabia to beg. The accused have been transferred to Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi for further legal action.

According to FIA officials, in another operation, three passengers traveling on fake documents were arrested who were going to Azerbaijan on study visa.

The accused have been transferred to Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi for further legal action.

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LHC fixes plea challenging FIA authority in PCL for hearing

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LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) on Friday fixed the petition challenging the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) authority to include names in the Passport Control List (PCL) for hearing on October 01 .

Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition filed for early hearing on the petition against the authority to add name in PCL.

The petition challenges the FIA ‘s authority to include names in the passport control list.

Petitioner Munir Ahmed’s lawyer Azhar Siddique presented his arguments in the court.

The court approved the request for early hearing of the case and directed to set the case for hearing on October 1.

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FIA begins probe into irregularities in JPMC

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JPMC

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has started an investigation into embezzlement at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC).

FIA has issued notices to the administrative officer of JPMC. The notice said that the administrative officer of Jinnah Hospital Karachi should appear before the FIA Corporate Crime Officer along with all the records.

FIA officials say that during a raid at a house on Kashmir Road, a man named Masoom Ahmed was questioned, who revealed that he had bought banned contraband drugs, lenses, for the hospital.

FIA said that 780 million have been embezzled in illegal purchase of medicines, surgical instruments.

Officials say that 250 million have been embezzled in purchase of medicines, surgical equipments in National Institute of Child Health (NICH).

It has also been revealed that JPMC is buying drugs from the black market for commission and kickbacks.

Among those responsible for the hospital’s purchasing department are dealers of illegal drugs.

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FIA arrests family going Saudi Arabia for begging

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FIA arrests three over fake US visa documents

FAISALABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration arrested a family going to Saudi Arabia for the purpose of begging while taking action at Faisalabad Airport.

The FIA spokesman said that among the arrested suspects are Minwar Hussain and Shafia Bibi, the accused were going to Saudi Arabia with their daughter.

The spokesman said that the accused kept traveling to Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia for the purpose of begging, while the accused were also offloaded from Lahore Airport last month.

The FIA ​​said the accused failed to provide solid sources of income and could not provide satisfactory answers regarding expenses incurred on several foreign trips.

Officials said that there was no record of the accused in the FBR regarding the tax return and the accused did not have the return ticket and hotel booking.

The accused were referred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Faisal for further legal action. Abad has been shifted and further investigation is going on.

It should be remembered that last month, FIA Immigration arrested 11 passengers for begging under the guise of Umrah while conducting operations at Karachi Airport.

FIA had said that 11 passengers including 8 women were offloaded, the accused were going to Saudi Arabia on Umrah visa, the return tickets and hotel bookings offered by the accused also turned out to be fake.

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