Pakistan to Set Up FIA “Link Offices” Abroad to Combat Human Trafficking
Official Confirmation
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is establishing link offices in several countries aimed at dismantling human-trafficking networks. As shared with the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, these new liaison hubs will be set up in:
Turkey
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
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These offices form part of the FIA’s broader three-year restructuring plan, with financial approval already granted by the Ministry of Finance.
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Expanded Network: Previous Reports
Earlier reports also indicated plans to open link offices in UAE (United Arab Emirates), Malaysia, Spain, Italy, and Turkey. Though referred to as “link offices,” their role appears consistent with liaison operations.
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Why This Matters
These offices will enable real-time coordination with local authorities to curb trafficking.
Officials plan to collect intelligence, alert local and international law enforcement, and leverage platforms like Interpol to facilitate the arrest of traffickers.
This venture follows renewed focus post-Greece tragedy in June—where over 300 Pakistani migrants drowned—highlighting the urgency of systemic intervention.
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At a Glance
| What’s Being Set Up | Where | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| FIA “Link Offices” | Turkey, Italy, Spain, UK (Plus UAE & Malaysia reported) | Strengthen intelligence-sharing and counter-trafficking efforts |
| Context & Rationale | Linked to Pakistan’s ongoing human smuggling crises | Ensure coordinated international response |
