Senate body asks FIA to expand probe into cigarette cartons theft from FBR

ISLAMABAD: A Senate Committee on Monday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to expand and quicken investigation into the theft of 2,828 cartons of cigarettes from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) godowns in Swabi, Mardan and fix the responsibility for the incident. Members of the Committee expressed concern over the seriousness of FBR in addressing the matter. It directed the FIA investigation team to record statements of the regional tax officer, chief commissioner, and member (to...