Islamabad: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has reported the resolution of 113 cases of missing persons in September 2025, according to a recent release. Since its inception in March 2011, the Commission has processed 10,636 cases, successfully resolving 8,986 of them, leaving 1,650 cases still under investigation.

The Commission’s efficiency in handling these cases amounts to a disposal rate of 84.48%. In particular, the Regional Office in Quetta has facilitated the return of 14 missing persons to their families in Balochistan during the month.

Under the guidance of its new Chairman, Justice (Retd) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, the Commission has resolved 289 cases from July to September, averaging 96 cases per month. The Commission has also established a dedicated cell to support the families of missing persons, addressing issues such as the issuance of official documents for children and pensions for families of government-employed missing persons.

Efforts are being coordinated with federal and provincial authorities to assist families in areas like education and health. A strategic plan is under development to ensure continued support for ongoing investigations and cases not yet classified as enforced disappearances.