In a significant move, the Pakistani government has announced a financial assistance package for families of missing persons, offering Rs5 million per individual. This decision aims to support families who have been suffering for more than five years and is part of the government’s efforts to resolve the issue of missing persons.

The government has clarified that this assistance is not compensation but a rehabilitation grant to support affected families. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the package was intended to provide support and not compensation. “If the missing person returns, there will be no amount to claim,” he said.

The government has also taken steps to address the issue of missing persons, including the formation of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (CIED) and the launch of the ‘National Consensus & Legal Resolution (NCLR) of Missing Persons’ initiative. The Missing Persons Commission has successfully resolved 78% of cases in the past few years, with ongoing efforts to resolve the remaining 22%.

The issue of missing persons has been a longstanding concern in Pakistan, and the government is dedicated to dealing with it comprehensively. The government has engaged with the families of missing persons to listen to their concerns and suggestions and has taken steps to address the human problems linked to this issue.

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