The federal government has established the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Friday.

According to a notification, the government has abolished the powers of the FIA cybercrime wing and set up the NCIA on the lines of the FIA.

According to the notification, the head of the agency will be the director general who will be a grade 21 official and not more than 63 years of age.

The federal government will appoint the DG for two years, it said, adding that additional DG, directors, additional directors, assistant directors and other officials concerned will be part of the agency.