Mohsin Naqvi announced the dates and venue for the 2025 Asia Cup. PHOTO: PCB
ISLAMABAD:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the money laundering mafia, ordering authorities to take tough action against major offenders.
Naqvi issued the directives during a visit to the FIA zone in Karachi, where he chaired a special meeting and reviewed the performance of the Karachi and South zones.
The interior minister has ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the money laundering mafia and ordered that major money launderers be dealt with harshly.
He asked the authorities to fully reveal the financial traces of those involved in money laundering, warning that hawala-hundi trading would not be tolerated under any circumstances and visible and indiscriminate action must be ensured.
The Interior Minister also ordered effective action against agent mafias involved in human trafficking. He said elements who deceive innocent people with false promises of employment abroad deserve no leniency. “Action against the agent mafia must be taken without any pressure.”
Naqvi further said that those involved in the trade of counterfeit medicines were playing with human lives and such elements engaged in this heinous trade must be brought to justice.
He said the shortage of human resources in the FIA Karachi zone would be addressed on priority. FIA officers will receive all necessary resources; however, they must improve the reputation of the institution through their performance, he added.
The meeting was informed that in the last four months, 20 people smugglers had been arrested and uncleared goods and drugs worth Rs140 million seized.
A facilitation center has also been established at Karachi Airport for the convenience of passengers.
The minister sought performance reports from the officers in charge of their respective circles and asked them to work with greater diligence.
FIA Karachi Zonal Director informed the Home Minister. The meeting was attended by FIA South Additional Director General Mujahid Akbar Khan and other senior officials.
