FIA Bars Offloading Passengers on Verbal Orders Alone
In practice, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a new 12-page standing order governing immigration procedures at airports, seaports and dry ports throughout Pakistan, replacing the previous order issued in 2005.
In practice, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a new 12-page standing order governing immigration procedures at airports, seaports and dry ports throughout Pakistan, replacing the previous order issued in 2005.
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- 07/2026 took immediate effect and will undergo periodic reviews, according to the document.
- The order additionally requires the complete recording of immigration decisions in the Integrated Border Management System (IBMS).
- Under the revised procedures, immigration decisions will involve digital records, written decisions, risk-based screening and accountability for the officers involved.
- It additionally supersedes previous instructions concerning immigration officers' general duties to the extent that they conflict with the new standing order.
Standing Order No. 07/2026 took immediate effect and will undergo periodic reviews, according to the document. The new order states that immigration officers can no longer offload passengers based solely on verbal instructions. Karachi Airport Enforces Mandatory Vaccination for Umrah Pilgrims.
Under the revised procedures, immigration decisions will involve digital records, written decisions, risk-based screening and accountability for the officers involved. Air France Enforces Israeli Ban Affecting Pakistani Pilots.
For context, the order additionally requires the complete recording of immigration decisions in the Integrated Border Management System (IBMS). The new standing order applies to immigration operations at airports, seaports and dry ports nationwide. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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