FIA launches countrywide crackdown on power, gas theft

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday announced the launch of a nationwide massive crackdown against electricity and gas theft.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said there would not be any discrimination during the campaign and all those responsible would be put behind bars.

“This proactive initiative aims to curb the rampant theft of essential utilities, ensuring fair distribution and access for all citizens,” Naqvi said in a post on the social media platform, X, after chairing a meeting on the issue.

According to Geo News, special teams have been formed in the meeting chaired by Naqvi to launch the crackdown on electricity and gas thieves.

Naqvi has given a special task to the FIA in this regard. He directed the investigation agency to take strict legal action against those involved in electricity and gas theft.

The FIA officials submitted a detailed report of the Greece boat tragedy to the interior minister. Naqvi said that all those involved in the boat accident must be brought to justice. “Action must be taken against all the elements involved in human trafficking,” he said.Hundreds of people, including more than 190 Pakistanis, were presumed dead after an overloaded boat capsized and sank in open seas off Greece in June 2023.

Meanwhile, the interior minister said action against the suspects involved in hawala and hundi had enhanced the value of Pakistani rupee. He directed the FIA to tighten the noose around those involved in the crime.

The forum also reviewed the progress on pending promotions of FIA officials. The minister directed to dispose of the cases of promotions in one month.