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FIA, Facebook agree to collaborate on cyber crimes against women, children

FIA to nominate focal persons on cyber crimes in every province of Pakistan to collaborate with Facebook

By Web Desk
September 18, 2020
A picture of FIA officials speaking to members of the Facebook administration at a webinar. Photo: FIA Twitter

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday announced it was collaborating with Facebook's administration to obtian data related to cyber crimes committed against women and children.

In a press release issued by the agency, it stated that the FIA will nominate focal persons for the cyber crime wing in every province of Pakistan.

These focal persons, in turn, will contact Facebook to obtain necessary statistics on the cyber crimes committed against women and children.

This was decided in a meeting of FIA officials and the Facebook administration during a webinar.