Abstract:
In Pakistan, where people unexpectedly disappear without a trace, the problem of missing persons is quite severe and often causes suffering and sorrow for the victim's relatives. This research aims to examine and contrast the different legal frameworks used in Pakistan to deal with the issue of missing persons. This study aims to identify gaps, obstacles, and possible solutions to this critical issue by reviewing the current national laws, policies, and institutional structures and by studying the relevant international legal norms and processes. The research will take a comparative approach, looking at different legal systems worldwide to see how they stack up. Cases of missing persons will be examined, and the efficacy of the Constitution, criminal laws, and human rights legislation will be analyzed. The research will also look at international legal instruments and procedures that give recommendations for dealing with situations of missing persons, such as the United Nations, regional human rights organizations, and international agreements. It will evaluate Pakistan's progress in ratifying and implementing these instruments and examine the obstacles to using international procedures to solve the problem. Academic publications, reports by human rights groups, case studies, and legal documents will all be consulted as part of the research process to offer a complete picture of the issue and its possible solutions. It will also use qualitative research techniques like interviews and surveys to collect viewpoints from key players, including the families of missing persons, human rights advocates, lawyers, and government officials. This research will light on the problem of missing persons in Pakistan and the legislative frameworks to address this issue. The study aims to improve the national legal framework, institutional accountability, and international collaboration by comparing national and international methods and identifying shortcomings. This research was conducted to inform the creation of strategies and policies that would aid in the search for and recovery of missing persons, hence fostering justice, human rights, and peace in Pakistan.
