KARACHI – In a move that has sent ripples through the ranks of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) has been unceremoniously shifted from the high-profile immigration desks to the frontline of airport sanitation.
In what many are calling a “textbook humiliation” posting, ASI Munawar Mehdi—previously a part of the prestigious FIA Immigration Wing—has been assigned to oversee the cleanliness of washrooms, pest control, and sewerage maintenance at Jinnah International Airport.
The New ‘Hourly’ Grind
Under the new official order, the ASI’s duties have undergone a radical transformation. No longer tasked with verifying visas or spotting forged travel documents, Mehdi is now required to:
- Submit Hourly Reports: Provide frequent updates on the state of the airport’s public toilets.
- Pest Control Supervision: Oversee fumigation and pest-control measures within the sewerage lines.
- Maintenance Liaison: Coordinate with airport management to ensure no leaks or blockages disrupt the terminal.
The ‘Why’ Behind the Washroom Duty
Sources at Karachi Airport revealed to Karachi Fact that this “dirty job” isn’t a random administrative shuffle. The posting is the direct fallout of an internal disciplinary inquiry conducted against the officer.
While the exact nature of his misconduct hasn’t been made public, the inquiry officer’s recommendation was clear: Mehdi is never to be posted at any immigration check-post again. Following this stinging verdict, the FIA Deputy Director’s office moved him to this administrative assignment—effectively keeping him as far away from passengers’ passports as possible.
A Warning to Others?
The FIA’s decision to assign a uniformed officer to “toilet duty” is being seen as a stern warning to other personnel. By shifting him to an oversight role traditionally managed by janitorial supervisors, the agency is signaling a zero-tolerance policy for officers who fail internal inquiries.
For now, the only “clearance” ASI Mehdi will be worried about is whether the airport’s drainage pipes are flowing smoothly.
Karachi Fact Insight: While administrative postings are common, the requirement of “hourly washroom reports” marks this as one of the most creative—and public—disciplinary actions seen at the Karachi Airport in recent years.
