The federal government has formed a legal aid committee for missing persons Pakistan to support families facing legal difficulties. An official statement confirmed the decision on Friday.
The committee will assist relatives whose cases are being reviewed by the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIOED). It will primarily deal with family law matters, including documentation issues.
Many families struggle with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) when applying for CNICs or Form-B. These problems often arise when a family member has gone missing. The new committee aims to address such concerns directly.
Families can submit written complaints through email at coioed@gmail.com or WhatsApp at 0321-5101070. After online submission, hard copies of applications must also be provided.
In addition, families may visit the COIOED office in Islamabad. Complaints can be submitted in person to Ms. Saadia Rashid, Assistant Registrar of the commission. Meetings are held at the Directorate General Civil Defence Building, Mauve Area, Sector G-9/1, on any working day.
This step follows recent changes to the COIOED. The government has appointed Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah as the new chairman. Under his leadership, the commission has increased its pace of case resolutions.
According to official data, the commission has received 10,607 cases of enforced disappearances across Pakistan. Of these, 8,770 have been resolved by July 31, 2025, showing a resolution rate of 82 percent. In July alone, 70 cases were resolved, while 15 new complaints were registered.
The formation of the committee is expected to provide relief to families of missing persons. It creates an additional channel for legal assistance while ensuring smoother access to identity documentation and family law support.
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