Tag: FIA
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Imran Khan to face trial over controversial post
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, for a controversial post made on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Recalling the tweet posted by former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, FIA declared his post controversial, claiming that it was inciting government officials to mutiny. The FIA…
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Objectionable material found on Orya Maqbool’s phone, claims Umar Cheema
In a short clip that has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), journalist Umar Cheema alleged that police have found objectionable material on Orya Maqbool Jan’s mobile phone while in custody. YouTuber Orya Maqbool Jan, known for his right-wing religious views, was arrested on August 22 by the FIA’s cybercrime wing in Lahore for alleged…
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FIA arrests two suspects over offensive posts about Maryam Nawaz
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime circle has arrested Murtaza Khan and Ahmed Hassan over objectionable remarks against Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Samaa has reported. The FIA spokesperson claimed that the two suspects were included in a team that edited and shared derogatory posts about Maryam Nawaz and other senior officials on social…
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Orya Maqbool Jan arrested from Lahore
Controversial television host Orya Maqbool Jan has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on charges of hate speech and disrespectful remarks, The Express Tribune has reported. FIA has stated that Orya Maqbool Jan will be presented before the judicial magistrate for physical remand on Thursday. “A raid had…
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PMLN Sindh President to replace Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) and its coalition government ally, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), have agreed to change the Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tesori. According to a Geo News source, the incumbent Sindh governor could be replaced by PML-N Sindh president and former head of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Bashir Memon. While responding…
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Dr. Omer Adil arrested after Gharida Farooqi’s legal complaint
Lahore police have arrested cultural analyst and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Omer Adil after a legal complaint by anchor Gharida Farooqui, who accused Dr. Adil of passing derogatory and obscene remarks against her and other female television hosts. In July, during an appearance on the podcast Dil Ki Baat hosted by Zohaib Butt, Dr. Adil went…
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Azma Bukhari slams FIA cybercrime wing for ‘incompetence’; requests PM to shut it down
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari has lashed out at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime wing for incompetence while requesting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to shut it down. Talking to media outside the Lahore High Court (LHC), Bukhari expressed her trust in Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, she said, “I think that…
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FIA directed to identify and suspend officials involved in overbilling electricity consumers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced stringent measures against officials responsible for overcharging electricity consumers.
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More than 53,000 suspicious identity cards issued to foreigners
More than 53,000 fake computerised national identity cards have been found during a crackdown against illegal aliens across the country. An investigation conducted by the Federal Ministry of Interior showed that 595 vehicles were registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on suspected identity cards of illegal foreigners returning home from Pakistan. Cases have been prepared against 7,500…
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Cases of fake notices increasing: FIA
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stated that there has been an increase in the issuance of fake notices among the public. FIA has categorically warned citizens to be aware of fake notices including emails and WhatsApp, adding that receivers of fake notices must never contact the sender either. The notices include fake details of…