ISLAMABAD – The federal government has constituted a judicial committee to investigate cases of enforced disappearances across the country, officials announced on Friday.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the committee will be led by a retired Supreme Court judge and will include senior legal and human rights experts. The body has been tasked with reviewing unresolved cases of missing persons and recommending measures to address the issue.
The move comes amid mounting criticism from human rights organizations and civil society groups regarding the prolonged absence of individuals allegedly picked up by security agencies.
The committee is expected to examine evidence, hear testimonies from affected families, and coordinate with law enforcement and intelligence agencies. It will submit its findings to the federal government within a specified time frame.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the decision reflects the government’s commitment to upholding constitutional rights and ensuring justice for victims and their families.
Human rights advocates have cautiously welcomed the formation of the committee, urging transparency, accountability, and timely action.
Enforced disappearances have remained a sensitive and unresolved issue in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
