Naqvi visits FIA HQ, directs swift completion of reforms, anti-corruption push

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) headquarters in Islamabad and reviewed progress on ongoing infrastructure improvement projects. During the visit, the interior minister inspected development work and directed that construction activities be completed at the earliest. He also chaired an important meeting and ordered a comprehensive crackdown against corruption in government institutions. Naqvi said a zero-tolerance policy against corruption would be adopted in line with the prime minister’s vision, adding that the process of reforms in the FIA would be completed by December this year. He further directed that all overseas job advertisements be monitored online and public awareness be ensured regarding misleading advertisements. He said the FIA would be organised as a frontline force against all forms of organised crime and assured the agency of full support at every level. Director General FIA Usman Anwar briefed the minister that comprehensive data on individuals involved in human smuggling and their facilitators had been compiled. He said a transparent and effective system had been devised to ensure accountability within the institution. The DG added that working groups and coordination committees were being formed with other agencies, while modern technology was being utilised to ensure effective action against immigration-related crimes, human smuggling and money laundering. Read: EU to bolster Pakistan's capacity-building efforts Earlier, the interior minister held important meetings in Rome with his Italian and Spanish counterparts and the migration minister of Greece on the sidelines of a four-nation conference aimed at tackling illegal immigration. The interior ministers of all four countries participated in the conference hosted in Rome to discuss coordinated strategies to curb illegal migration. Italy, Spain and Greece praised Pakistan for its effective measures, noting a 47% reduction in illegal migration towards their countries. The three European nations also endorsed Pakistan's proposal to block illegal migration through legal pathways, agreeing that structured legal channels can significantly reduce irregular movement.