Talal Chaudhry makes this disclosure while responding to Senator Shahadat Awan who raised issue and asked whether the FIA officials dismissed for human smuggling had been punished
ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-August 19th, 2025) As many as 41 officials of Federal Investigation Agency were dismissed from service in 2024 for their involvement in the human smuggling while 63 were nominated in various cases, Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry informed Senate on Tuesday.
During the session chaired by Deputy Chairman Syedal Khan, Senator Shahadat Awan raised the issue, asking whether the FIA officials dismissed for human smuggling had been punished.
Responding to the query, Talal Chaudhry said that of the 63 officials named in different cases, 16 had been acquitted but appeals against their acquittals were already underway. He clarified that disciplinary action had not been limited to lower-grade staff. “Among those dismissed were Assistant Directors as well. We will provide the House with a list of those acquitted,” he added.
Senator Dinesh Kumar expressed concern that most of those penalised were from lower ranks and asked how many officers above Grade-17 had faced action.
The minister assured the Senate that accountability within the FIA was being pursued without discrimination and that higher-ranking officers were also included among those dismissed.
