US to Assist Pakistan’s FIA in Modernizing to FBI Standards

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, both sides agreed on U.S. assistance in modernizing Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to match the capabilities of the FBI.

Minister Naqvi highlighted the long-standing and strong relationship between Pakistan and the U.S., emphasizing the goal to transform FIA into a modern, high-tech agency like the FBI. He welcomed U.S. support for this initiative, particularly in improving Pakistan’s National Forensic Agency to meet current standards.

Both sides also discussed increasing the representation of women in law enforcement and security agencies in Pakistan, with the U.S. offering cooperation in this regard.

Naqvi underscored that enhancing the capacity of law enforcement agencies is critical for Pakistan, particularly equipping civilian armed forces with advanced tools and technologies. He reiterated that no foreign nationals with legal documents would be expelled from Islamabad, while illegal immigrants would not be allowed to stay in the capital.

Ambassador Baker expressed her condolences over the recent deaths of police and Rangers personnel in Islamabad, offering support for Pakistan’s upcoming hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Ambassador Natalie Baker

Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie A. Baker joined U.S. Mission in Islamabad in July this year. Prior to assuming the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Natalie served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar. 

Natalie has previously served as Director of the Office of North African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs; Deputy Chief and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., of the U.S. Mission to Libya; Deputy Director of the Iran Regional Presence Office at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai; and Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.  In Kuwait, Natalie worked with the Department of Defense to support the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. 

From 2009-2011, Natalie served as Political and Economic Counselor in Libya, as the bilateral relationship was normalizing after a nearly 30-year pause.  She remained in Libya until the Libyan Revolution forced the U.S. Embassy to evacuate in February 2011. 

Natalie’s previous other assignments included Special Assistant in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Consular Officer in Islamabad, Pakistan, and Cultural Officer in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. 

This news is sourced from Samaa and is intended for informational purposes only.