Pakistan FIA Takes Action Against Officers Over Traveller Offloading

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•The FIA offloaded approximately 39,800 passengers in 2025 to prevent human smuggling.
•Several FIA officers faced disciplinary action for misconduct related to offloading travellers.
•The offloading operations are part of broader efforts to control illegal human movement in Pakistan.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the FIA strengthens oversight and accountability of its officers then the agency could improve public trust and reduce abuses affecting travellers.

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🌍Pakistan

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🏛Federal Investigation Agency

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REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)FIA offloaded nearly 39,800 passengers in 2025 to curb human smuggling, official says REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)FIA acts against several officers for offloading travellers

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disciplined several officers for improperly offloading travellers as part of its crackdown on human smuggling. In 2025, the FIA offloaded nearly 39,800 passengers to combat illegal movement, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing border and travel security. These actions affect the agency's integrity and the rights of travellers, while aiming to reduce human smuggling networks.