FIA Act

The preamble of the FIA Act establishes the agency primarily for inquiry and investigation of certain offenses related to the Federal Government, which is more comprehensive than just trial or investigation alone. Hence, option C best captures the purpose.

Under the FIA Act, an arrest can be made both after the commission of an offence and on reasonable suspicion of commission of an offence, allowing authorities to act proactively in investigations.

The Director General of the Agency exercises powers similar to those held by the Director General of Intelligence Bureau, Inspector General of Pakistan Railways Police, and Inspector General of Police, encompassing broad authority in their respective domains. Therefore, 'All of these' is the correct choice.

The superintendence of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) vests in the Ministry of Interior, which oversees the agency's operations and administration as per the FIA Act and government structure.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan was established on 13th January 1975, making option B the correct answer.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is constituted under Section 2 of the FIA Act, which establishes the agency and defines its functions and powers.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Act extends to the whole territory of Pakistan, covering all provinces, federal territories, and border areas. This means the jurisdiction is comprehensive and nationwide. Option C, 'Whole of Pakistan,' best captures this scope. Options A and B are less precise or redundant, and D is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

The correct legal phrasing for the title of an act is typically "This Act shall be called..." which formally establishes the name of the legislation. Option A reflects this standard phrasing, making it the correct answer.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) can take cognizance after an offence has been committed, when a person is likely to commit an offence, or when a person is making preparations to commit an offence, thus all options are correct.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) primarily provides assistance to provincial investigation agencies rather than provincial governments or legislatures. This collaboration helps in law enforcement and investigation matters across federal and provincial levels.