Intelligence Bureau (Pakistan)
The Intelligence Bureau (Urdu: سررشتہِ سراغرسانی) is a intelligence agency in Pakistan focused primarily on non-military intelligence. Established in 1947, the IB is Pakistan's oldest intelligence agency. DG IB is usually an officer from the Police Service of Pakistan.
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| Intelligence overview | |
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| Formed | August 17, 1947 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Motto | Defence of Pakistan |
| Annual budget | classified |
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Government of Pakistan elevated the Intelligence Bureau status from a semi-autonomous agency to a Division, upgrading it equivalent of a Federal Ministry, under oversight of a federal secretary. Appointments and supervision of its operations are authorized by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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