FIA assures âtransparent probe' after violence allegations in Sarafa Bazaar raid
Key takeaways
- According to the spokesperson, the FIA Karachi Zone director discussed the incident and concerns raised by traders regarding the operation in Sarafa Bazaar.
- The two sides exchanged views on the matter, with officials saying the discussion focused on the raid and related developments in the market.
- “The FIA will prioritise legal requirements and institutional procedures in carrying out its professional responsibilities,” the spokesperson said.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan FIA assures ‘transparent probe' after violence allegations in Sarafa Bazaar raid SHO of FIA Anti-Corruption Circle suspended following initial findings and review of evidence, according to officials By Zeeshan Shah | Published May 17, 2026
KARACHI: The director of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Karachi Zone met a delegation of the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers and Gems Association to discuss alleged violence against a trader during a raid in Karachi’s Saddar area, the agency’s spokesperson said.
According to the spokesperson, the FIA Karachi Zone director discussed the incident and concerns raised by traders regarding the operation in Sarafa Bazaar.