ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency has arrested a senior official of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on charges of issuing fraudulent identity cards to foreign nationals. The suspect, identified as Kabirullah, was detained from NADRA headquarters in Islamabad.
According to officials, the accused allegedly issued fake Pakistani identity cards to 17 Afghan nationals. Investigators believe some of these forged documents were later used to obtain Pakistani passports, raising serious security concerns. Subsequently, authorities transferred the suspect to the FIA’s Counter-Terrorism Wing for further interrogation.
Meanwhile, sources said the investigation has expanded to determine whether the case is an isolated incident or part of a broader network operating داخل the system. Officials are examining the suspect’s service record, communication logs, and database access to identify potential accomplices and trace how the fake documents were produced and distributed.
Furthermore, investigators are probing whether internal staff or external facilitators played a role in misusing sensitive national data. The agency warned that such activities could have far-reaching consequences, particularly if individuals using forged identities travel abroad or engage in unlawful activities.
In addition, officials expressed concern that organised networks might exploit fake documentation to enable illegal migration or support militant elements. Therefore, the probe aims to uncover any systemic loopholes and strengthen safeguards within national registration systems.
FIA teams are also conducting forensic analysis of digital evidence and may seek international cooperation to track individuals who obtained fraudulent documents. As the investigation continues, authorities have vowed strict action against all those found involved in compromising national security and identity systems.
