DNA Matching Service in Pakistan

In Pakistan the first ever DNA forensic laboratory is working under FIA (forensic investigation Agency) where DNA matching service is available. The main mandate of FIA is to investigate and those some professional mandate included in FIA Pakistan where DNA matching service is practiced are:

Investigation of specialized and organized crime through DNA matching, immigration and anti-smuggling check through DNA matching technique, personal identification secure comparison and evaluation system (PISCES) computerized control on entry and exit, Automated Finger Prints Identification system (AFIS) by DNA matching, National Criminal Database is collected through which DNA matching is easy to access.

The DNA laboratory where DNA matching service in Pakistan is available has been established by the National Police Bureau under National Forensic Science Programme (NFSP). Pakistan First DNA test laboratory established in Islamabad with the corporation of china to investigate the complicated cases of terrorism and criminals. This laboratory provides some facilities for testing of DNA matching and also other tests including microbiology, ballistics and explosives, chemical examination and toxicology. During some recent years through some latest scientific advances the use of DNA Matching as evidence is possible in civil as well as criminal records.

Another international standard forensic laboratory is established in Lahore land near Thokar Niaz Baig to investigate high level of criminal cases through DNA matching service in Pakistan. This laboratory is equipped by US and comprising 32 experts. Different departments are built which includes audio video research, computer forensic, probe into death scene, DNA matching service, Firearms, Fingerprints, Drugs, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Photography, Polygraph, trace chemistry, investigation, serology, investigation of documents and others. Thus DNA matching service in Pakistan is getting its pace and is available for civilian and criminal cases to deal.