The Supreme Court on Friday sought report from federal Interior Secretary on less than needed budgetary allocation for Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that, according to the Agency officials, has adversely affected investigation/prosecution.
Appearing before a two-member bench led by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja in a bail plea filed in human smuggling matter, a Director FIA apprised the bench that Federal Interior Ministry has allocated Rs 1.05 million to the Agency against demand of Rs 110 million for investigation/ prosecution.
To which, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja observed that poor investigation is one of the major reasons behind acquittal of accused, but usually courts are blamed to grant relief in bail matters. Taking notice of less budgetary allocation for investigation and prosecution department of the FIA, the bench asked Federal Interior Secretary to submit report in the matter failing which the bench hinted at summoning him in person. Later, the court adjourned the hearing of case till August 11.
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