Islamabad Web Desk:
In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Enforced Disappearances has announced financial aid of up to ₹5 million for families of individuals who have been missing for over five years. The decision follows directives issued by the federal cabinet.
The committee’s inaugural meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Law Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, included members such as the Ministers of Law and Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretaries of Interior and Law Divisions.
The committee has been tasked with overseeing efforts to address enforced disappearances and reviewing the performance of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances.
During the meeting, updated data and case details under the commission’s review were sought. It was revealed that discrepancies exist between the statistics provided by the commission and those reported by human rights organizations and civil society groups.
Officials informed the committee that the commission identified several cases as fraudulent, including individuals labeled as absconders who fled the country to evade legal action.
The meeting reiterated that families of missing persons would be eligible for financial aid based on a verification process conducted by NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority).
To ensure greater transparency and efficiency, the committee directed the commission’s chairperson to launch a public awareness campaign about the complaint submission process and expedite the disbursement of financial aid to affected families.
This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to addressing the plight of families affected by enforced disappearances while ensuring accountability and support through verified processes.
