Islamabad – A high-level delegation from Iraq visited the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Headquarters in Islamabad as part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of border management. The visit was facilitated by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) under the Danish-funded Rights Based Border Management Project.
The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Jan Muhammad, Additional Director General (ADG) FIA Headquarters, who briefed the visitors on FIA’s mandate as Pakistan’s premier investigative agency. He highlighted the Agency’s wide-ranging responsibilities, from immigration control to combating organised crime.
During the visit, the Iraqi delegation was given detailed presentations on the specialised units of FIA. At the Risk Analysis Unit (RAU), the Director Immigration explained how intelligence-led risk management is applied to identify and mitigate threats at Pakistan’s borders. The delegation also toured the Forensic Laboratory, where the Director Forensic Lab and Deputy Director demonstrated the facility’s role in verifying travel documents, detecting forgery, and supporting litigation in travel-related offences. The delegation was further apprised of the work of the FIA Academy in strengthening the capacity of its personnel.
As part of the programme, the delegation visited the Islamabad International Airport to observe enhancements made under FIA’s next-generation border control systems. The team received a comprehensive briefing on the operations of the Second Line Border Control, which plays a key role in detecting fraudulent travel documents and supporting front-line officers.
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception and technical briefings, the Head of the Iraqi delegation noted that the visit provided valuable insights into Pakistan’s modern border management practices. He reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation between the border management agencies of both countries and appreciated ICMPD’s role in facilitating the exchange of knowledge and good practices.
