*FIA Issues New Leave Policy, Authority Matrix Notified with Ministry of Interior’s Approval*

ISLAMABAD : The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued its new Leave Policy and Authority Matrix.

According to notification *No. FIA/HQ/STANDING ORDER/TRANSFER-LEAVE-0001 issued with the approval of Ministry of Interior and DG FIA, *Standing Order No. 8/2026* will be applicable with immediate effect.

Under the new policy:

– Authority to approve *Casual Leave and ordinary leave for Officers/Officials from BS-1 to BS-15* will be vested with the concerned *Director*.
– Final approval for ordinary leave of officers in *BS-17 and above* will be given by the *DG FIA*.
– For all matters related to *Study / Educational Leave (Inside & Ex-Pakistan)*, the concerned Director and DG FIA will be authorized according to the grade. NOC for study abroad for all grades will be forwarded to DG FIA only.
– Approval from competent authority will also be mandatory in cases of *Leave Ex-Pakistan and LPR (Leave Preparatory to Retirement)*. LPR cases of BS-17 & above will go to Ministry of Interior through DG FIA.
– For *extension of leave*, the original sanctioned period plus extension will be taken as the basis to determine total duration and competent authority.
– *Strict action* will be taken against officials who remain absent for more than the prescribed period or proceed on leave without prior sanction. Such absence will be treated as *misconduct* under E&D Rules.
– In case of *medical emergency*, submission of approved medical certificate and doctor’s verification has been made mandatory.
– All leave applications will be forwarded *only through proper channel* via the relevant authorized officer.
– Right to *file an appeal to the Director General within fifteen days* against the decision of sanctioning authority will be granted.

The notification has been issued by Deputy Director (HRM) *Saim Sultan* and circulated to all ADGs and Directors of FIA across Pakistan.