ISLAMABAD – As new developments emerge in kidney trafficking case of Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital Islamabad, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned Chief Executive Office (CEO) , Shoukat Bangash and Dr Salim Khan , two main accused, for investigations for Monday.
Sources said FIA has summoned Shoukat Bangash, Chief Executive Officer to join an ongoing investigations into this high-profile case of kidney trafficking. However, its unclear whether Shaukat Bangash is still in the country or slipped away to avoid his arrest in the case.
Dr Shaukat Bangash CEO QIHI – Don of illegal kidney trade . -Wanted by FIA
According to the sources, FIA Anti-Corruption Circle (ACC) Islamabad has registered two separate FIRs — No. 15/2026 and No. 16/2026 — against individuals involved in illegal organ transplantation. FIR No. 15/2026 pertains to a network allegedly engaged in exploiting vulnerable individuals for kidney donations. Among the accused is a sub-agent, Ismail, who had previously donated his own kidney and later became part of the trafficking chain. Eight accused, including Dr. Nadir Bangash, have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody after their post-arrest bail applications were dismissed.
FIR No. 16/2026 stems from a raid conducted at Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, where an illegal kidney transplant procedure was reportedly underway. Several individuals, including donors and recipients, were detained during the operation. During the investigation, statements of key witnesses — including the donor, recipient, and a relative who transferred funds to the alleged front man — have been recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C. Both the donor and recipient have been shifted to PIMS Hospital for medical examination by a board.
Dr Salim Khan -one of the key accused n wanted by FIA
Sources further revealed that raids are ongoing to arrest co-accused Saleem Khan, while FIA officials have been directed to maintain strict oversight of the case. Meanwhile, the role of Shoukat Bangash is expected to be determined after his appearance before investigators.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether he has complied with the summons. The case has once again raised serious concerns over how such organized organ trafficking networks which continue to operate to carry out such inhuman activity at a hospital situated right in the middle of Islamabad.