Special Committee Set Up to Assist Families of Missing Persons
Islamabad – A newly formed Special Committee will focus on helping families of missing persons whose cases are under investigation by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, with particular attention to issues related to family law.
Families facing difficulties, especially with NADRA regarding the issuance of CNICs or Form-B for various purposes, are encouraged to submit their complaints in writing to the Special Committee. Submissions can be made via email at coioed@gmail.com
or through WhatsApp at 0321-5101070, followed by the submission of hard copies.
Additionally, families can meet Ms. Saadia Rashid, Assistant Registrar of the Commission, at the Directorate General Civil Defence Building, Mauve Area, Sector G-9/1, Islamabad, on any working day to submit and discuss their concerns in person.
Background:
Earlier, the federal government officially restructured the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances. Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah has been appointed as the new chairman.
Official data shows that the commission has received 10,607 cases of enforced disappearances across Pakistan, with 8,770 cases resolved as of 31 July 2025 – a resolution rate of 82%. In July alone, Chairman Justice (R) Arshad Hussain Shah resolved 70 cases, while 15 new complaints were registered.
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