FIA arrests 400 foreigners in Islamabad

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1. 4 Sep 2026 70% related

   2 outlets

   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. 31 Aug 2026 72% related

   3 outlets · 2 developments

   FIA deports 20 foreigners linked to illegal call centre activities

   Most outlets reported the deportation of 20 foreigners by the FIA for involvement in illegal call centre activities. The Nation specified the individuals as Chinese nationals and noted the case involved the alleged production and sale of indecent content, while ARY News focused on visa violations and inappropriate content sales without specifying nationality.

3. 18 Aug 2026 82% related

   4 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistani authorities detain over 250 foreigners in Islamabad call center raid

   Most outlets led with the number of foreigners detained — ranging from 250 to 258 — and the location of the raid in Islamabad, describing it as a scam or illegal call center operation. ProPakistani specifically noted that 40 of the detainees were Chinese citizens, while the other excerpts did not mention nationalities. All excerpts attributed the operation to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

4. 5 Aug 2026 70% related

   3 outlets

   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.