Mohsin Naqvi announced dates and venue of Asia Cup 2025. PHOTO: PCB
ISLAMABAD:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the money-laundering mafia, ordering authorities to take action against major offenders.
Naqvi issued the directives during a visit to FIA Karachi Zone where he chaired a special meeting and reviewed the performance of the Karachi and South zones.
The Minister of the Interior ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the money laundering mafia and ordered that major money launderers should be dealt with harshly.
He directed the authorities to fully expose the money trail of those involved in money laundering and warned that the hawala-hundi business would not be tolerated under any circumstances and visible, indiscriminate action must be ensured.
The home minister also ordered effective action against agent mafias involved in human trafficking. He said elements deceiving innocent people with false promises of employment abroad do not deserve any leniency. “Action must be taken against the agents’ mafia without pressure.”
Naqvi further stated that those involved in the business of counterfeit medicines were playing with human life and such elements involved in this heinous trade must be brought to justice.
He said that the shortage of human resources in FIA Karachi Zone would be addressed on a priority basis. FIA officers will be provided with all necessary resources; however, they must enhance the reputation of the institution through their achievements, he added.
The participants of the meeting were told that during the last four months, 20 people smugglers had been arrested and duty-free goods and drugs worth Rs 140 million.
A Facilitation Center has also been established at Karachi Airport for the convenience of passengers.
The minister sought performance reports from the officials in charge regarding their respective circles and directed them to work with greater diligence.
The Director of FIA Karachi Zone briefed the Interior Minister. The meeting was attended by FIA South Additional Director General Mujahid Akbar Khan and other senior officials.
