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View all1Which amendment changed Pakistan’s name from “Islamic Republic of Pakistan” to “Republic of Pakistan” temporarily?2Which schedule of FIA Act 1974 lists the offences that FIA is empowered to investigate?3What does the abbreviation PECA stand for, which FIA enforces?4Under which part of the Constitution does FIA derive its federal authority to operate across all provinces?5FIA officers exercising powers under the Act are deemed to be:6The FIA Act 1974 primarily amended and replaced:
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Correct Answer: B: Taking jurisdiction over or awareness of an offence
Explanation: Cognizance in FIA Act 1974 means the formal recognition and taking jurisdiction of an offence by a court or investigation authority. FIA takes cognizance of scheduled offences. This legal terminology is important for CSS, FPSC law-related MCQs, and law students preparing for Pakistan judiciary and government exams.