The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced on Wednesday that it had arrested four suspects in Karachi, including two officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), for allegedly issuing fake identity documents to Afghan nationals.
According to an FIA spokesperson, those arrested were Nadra Assistant Director Imamul Haq, Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, Nadra watchman Junaid Ahmed, and private agent Muhammad Umar Shah.
Authorities said they recovered key records and other evidence during the operation, while expanding the scope of the investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest the suspects were involved in manipulating official records, facilitating fraudulent identity documentation for Afghan citizens, and engaging in other illegal activities.
The FIA further said that initial evidence indicates possible links between the network and terrorist elements, although those allegations remain under investigation.
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Officials said additional arrests and significant revelations are expected as efforts continue to identify and prosecute all individuals connected to the network.
The arrests came a day after Fayyaz Ahmed’s family reported him missing and sought his recovery through police. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan also urged the Sindh government to speed up efforts to locate the Nadra official before the FIA confirmed his arrest.
