New FIA chief Wajid Zia meets PM Khan

ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed DG-FIA Dr. Wajid Zia called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and SAPM Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar was also present during the meeting on Monday.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Mirza Shahzad Akbar, who was also one of the key players in Panama Papers case, was appointed Minister of State for Interior.

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He will hold dual charge of the special assistant and the state minister.

The Prime Minister, during the meeting, reiterated that fighting organized crime including corruption, cyber crime, economic crime, immigration-related crimes, money laundering and across the board accountability is the main plank of PTI’s Government agenda.

DG-FIA Dr. Wajid Zia assured the Prime Minister that he will do his best to serve the country with commitment.

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Meanwhile, former FIA DG Bashir Memon resigned from service as a mark of protest against being posted out close to his retirement date.

It is usual courtesy in official working not to post out any officer nearing retirement.

I have been denied this courtesy which in my opinion is an expression of displeasure towards me.

Aforementioned in view, I tender my resignation from service,” the resignation sent to the establishment division.

The resignation had been signed on Nov 29, the day Mr Memon was asked to report to the establishment division and Mr Zia was appointed in his place.