Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a large-scale crackdown against mafias involved in money laundering, the trade of counterfeit medicines, and human smuggling.

Mohsin Naqvi visited the FIA Karachi Zone, where he reviewed the performance of the FIA Karachi Zone and South Zone. During a meeting, he directed authorities to take strong and decisive action against money laundering networks, emphasizing that major money launderers must be dealt with firmly and that the complete money trail of those involved should be exposed. He stated that the hawala and hundi business would not be tolerated under any circumstances and that indiscriminate action must be visible.

The Interior Minister also ordered effective operations against agent mafias involved in human smuggling. He said that those who deceive innocent people and send them abroad illegally deserve no leniency, and that action against such agents must be taken without any pressure or influence.

Mohsin Naqvi further stated that those involved in the business of counterfeit medicines are playing with human lives and must be brought to justice under the law.

He added that the shortage of human resources in the FIA Karachi Zone would be addressed on a priority basis and assured that all necessary resources would be provided. He stressed that improved performance would enhance the credibility and good reputation of the institution.

During the meeting, the Director of the FIA Karachi Zone briefed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, stating that over the past four months, 20 agents involved in human smuggling had been arrested, while non-custom-paid goods and drugs worth Rs140 million had been seized. He also informed that a facilitation center has been established at Karachi Airport to provide assistance to passengers.