FIA uncovers human smuggling and sexual exploitation ring at Multan Airport

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1. 4 Sep 2026 79% related

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   FIA arrests suspect in Lahore over human-trafficking and fake documents

   Most outlets led with the arrest of a suspect by the FIA in Lahore, focusing on the alleged involvement in human trafficking and the seizure of fake documents. One outlet highlighted the number and type of items recovered, including 305 passports and fake visa stickers, while another briefly noted the suspect’s suspected role in producing and distributing counterfeit visas without specifying the quantity or types of documents.

2. 27 Aug 2026 76% related

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   Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits FIA Lahore office, reviews operations

   Both outlets reported that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the FIA Zonal Office in Lahore and ordered a crackdown on human trafficking and hawala hundi networks. 24 News HD led with the crackdown directive, while the Associated Press of Pakistan also highlighted the review of the FIA’s performance and ongoing reforms as a key part of the visit.

3. 17 Aug 2026 74% related

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   FIA prevents minor girl's smuggling to Saudi Arabia using fake marriage certificate

   Most outlets led with the FIA's successful intervention to stop a 13-year-old girl from being smuggled to Saudi Arabia using a fake marriage certificate. Dawn mentioned the incident occurred in Faisalabad and included a reference to an FIA official and an immigration check, while ProPakistani emphasized the girl's age and the use of a forged document. Both provided similar core details but differed slightly in framing and emphasis.

4. 5 Aug 2026 72% related

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   Ten Pakistanis Deported from Turkey Over Illegal Border Crossing

   Most outlets reported the deportation of ten Pakistanis from Turkey due to an illegal border crossing, noting the involvement of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). 24 News HD emphasized the role of human smugglers in the case, while Samaa focused on the handover to the FIA without mentioning smugglers.

5. 27 Jul 2026 72% related

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   FIA defends airport passenger profiling and phone checks

   Arab News Pakistan led with the FIA's use of artificial intelligence-based profiling to identify suspected human smugglers and mentioned phone checks as part of the measures. ProPakistani highlighted the FIA's defense of phone checks at airports following a privacy backlash, emphasizing public concern over the practice. While both outlets covered the FIA's justification, ProPakistani placed greater emphasis on the backlash and privacy concerns.