The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle (ACC) in Islamabad Zone marked a productive year in 2025, demonstrating robust efforts to curb corruption in federal departments. The circle finalised 485 inquiries while registering 389 new ones based on public and institutional complaints. It lodged 122 criminal cases, completed investigations in 67, and submitted challans to courts. Notably, 132 accused individuals were arrested, and through rigorous enforcement, the agency recovered Rs110.25 million from corrupt practices. These figures underscore the FIA’s proactive stance in addressing graft at various levels.
Landmark Convictions Including High-Profile Cases
In a highlight of effective prosecution, the FIA secured convictions against 64 accused in 20 separate cases, achieving a strong conviction rate. Among the significant verdicts was the December 20, 2025, sentencing of former Prime Minister Imran Ahmed Niazi and Bushra Imran to 17 years’ imprisonment each, along with fines of Rs16.425 million each, in the Toshakhana-II reference. Other notable sentences included Qamer Zaman’s 27-year term with a Rs2 million fine (April 2025), Hamid Jalil’s 29 years and Rs20 million fine, and Nasim Masih’s 17 years with a Rs100 million fine (July 2025). An FIA official emphasised that these outcomes reflect the agency’s commitment, professionalism, and resolve to ensure accountability within federal institutions.
Overall, the 2025 performance highlights FIA’s intensified fight against corruption, sending a clear message of zero tolerance.