Islamabad 27 July: The federal government has directed the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a formal investigation into the suspicious disappearance of a government-owned luxury vehicle designated for use by foreign dignitaries.
According to media sources, the Cabinet Division has formally requested the FIA to investigate the alleged involvement of four officials in the vehicle’s disappearance. The missing car was part of the Cabinet Division’s Car Pool Section, which manages a fleet of over 400 high-end vehicles primarily used by the Prime Minister, cabinet members, and for official diplomatic protocols. Over all till date 23 cars have been reported stolen in Islamabad territory.
According to news reports a fact-finding inquiry conducted internally by the Cabinet Division—and endorsed by senior authorities—pointed to direct involvement of these individuals in the vehicle’s suspected theft or loss. The report also recommended legal proceedings based on potential criminal liability.
The case took a dramatic turn when Islamabad police intercepted a woman attempting to enter the Diplomatic Enclave in the same vehicle—without proper clearance. Upon investigation, it was revealed that Section Officer Amir Qureshi had allegedly handed over the vehicle to her on instructions from the then Joint Secretary (Administration), who now claims to have no knowledge of the vehicle’s current whereabouts. His role may also come under scrutiny during the FIA inquiry.
In light of the seriousness of the matter and its diplomatic sensitivity, the Cabinet Division has urged the FIA to pursue a full-scale investigation and initiate legal action against those responsible.
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Meanwhile, the case unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing vehicle thefts in Islamabad. So far in 2025, 23 cars have been reported stolen in the capital. In 2024 alone, 403 cars and 2,864 motorcycles were reported stolen or snatched in the first nine months. The most frequently targeted vehicles included Suzuki (183), Toyota (110), and Honda (25) models, along with two Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Despite a year-on-year decline in car thefts compared to 2023, daily incidents continue to be reported, especially from hotspots like the Industrial Area, G-9, Khanna, and Tarnol.
