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Pakistan Commission Reports 113 Enforced Disappearance Cases Resolved in September

The body cites 8,986 disposals since 2011 with 1,650 cases still under investigation.

Overview

  • September’s update lists 10,636 total cases received by the Commission since 2011, with 8,986 disposed and 1,650 pending review.
  • The report notes 14 people returned home in Balochistan during the month, handled through the Quetta regional office.
  • The Commission says it disposed of 289 cases from July to September, averaging 96 cases per month under its current chair.
  • A new facilitation cell has been set up to help families with children’s Form B issuance, pensions for eligible government dependents, and related paperwork.
  • Directives were issued to federal and provincial officials to assist affected families, as civil society urges a rethink of mechanisms and prior Supreme Court and UN statements press for legislative and systemic action.