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How to Report a Missing Person in Pakistan: 2025 Comprehensive Guide
By Huzi
"In 2025, every missing report triggers a nationwide digital alert—if you activate the right protocols within the golden 48 hours."
🚨 Immediate Actions (First 24 Hours)
- Gather Critical Info:
- Recent photo, CNIC copy, last seen location/time
- Clothing description, medical conditions, phone IMEI (dial *#06# from their phone)
- Alert Close Network:
- Contact friends, workplaces, hospitals
- Check location via Google Timeline (if shared) or Find My Device
- Preserve Digital Evidence:
- Save call logs/texts
- Secure social media passwords (for forensic access)
👮 Step 1: File FIR at Police Station
📋 Documents Required
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| CNIC of missing person | Copy (if available) |
| Recent photograph | Clear face shot |
| Affidavit (Rs. 50 stamp) | Detailing circumstances |
| Witness contact info | Last seen with/phone calls |
📍 Process
- Visit nearest police station (jurisdiction where person went missing).
- Demand FIR under Section 346 PPC (wrongful confinement) → Refusal is illegal.
- Get FIR copy: Required for all next steps.
⚠️ If police refuse:
- Contact DSP Complaint Cell (Punjab: 1787; Sindh: 1715)
- File online via Punjab Police Portal → "Missing Person" category
🌐 Step 2: Activate Digital Alerts
1. Punjab Police "Missing Person" Portal
- Register at Punjab Police Portal → "Missing Persons"
- Upload: FIR copy, photo, physical descriptors
- Auto-alert: Broadcast to all police stations + highway patrols
2. Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP)
- Submit complaint → Tag "IGP [Province]" + "Ministry of Interior"
- Attach FIR → Forces multi-agency coordination
3. NADRA's Biometric Tracking
- Email FIR + photo to
[email protected]→ Flags CNIC usage nationwide
🤝 Step 3: Engage NGOs & Helplines
| Organization | Contact Method | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Edhi Foundation | Helpline 115 (nationwide) | Search teams + ambulance network |
| Chhipa | SMS 7050 with details | Karachi-focused rescue |
| Roshni Helpline | Call +92 21 111 911 911 | Psychological support + alerts |
| Sabawoon | WhatsApp +92 312 520 2200 | Trafficking victim recovery |
Key Services:
- Edhi: Broadcasts via 1,800 ambulance radios
- Chhipa: Publishes photos on 40+ billboards in Sindh
- Roshni: Issues SMS alerts to 5M+ subscribers
📱 Step 4: Leverage Public Outreach
- Social Media:
- Post with hashtags:
#Find[Name]+#MissingInPakistan - Tag influencers:
@dutyofpakistan(1.2M followers),@pakistanupdates
- Post with hashtags:
- Print Posters:
- Use templates from
PakistanMissingPersons.org - Distribute at mosques, markets, transit hubs
- Use templates from
- TV/Radio Alerts:
- Contact Geo News (022-111-111-444) or FM 101 for public service announcements
⚖️ Legal Framework & Victim Support
| Service | How to Access |
|---|---|
| Rule of Law Project | Free legal aid for families (call 1099) |
| Anti-Trafficking Laws | FIRs escalated to FIA for cross-border cases |
| Financial Aid | BISP provides ₨10,000/month to families of missing minors |
📊 2025 Missing Persons Database Access
| Database | Access Method | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| National Database (NADRA) | Email [email protected] with FIR |
Nationwide |
| Punjab Police Portal | Online search by CNIC/name | Punjab only |
| Sindh Missing Persons Unit | Visit Central Police Office Karachi | Sindh cases |
🔍 Search Tip: Check Punjab's Portal daily—updated hourly with found/unidentified persons.
💡 Prevention Measures
- NADRA Child Registration: Link children to parents' CNIC via B-Form.
- GPS Trackers: Use low-cost devices (₨1,500/month from Trakker.pk).
- Digital Footprint Kit:
- Save fingerprints (inkless paper)
- Store DNA sample (hairbrush/toothbrush in sealed bag)
✅ One-Screen Action Plan
1. **FIR**: File at police station → Get copy (Section 346 PPC)
2. **Digital Alerts**:
- Punjab Portal: Upload FIR + photo
- NADRA: Email `[email protected]`
3. **NGOs**: Call Edhi `115` + SMS Chhipa `7050`
4. **Public Outreach**:
- Social media: #Find[Name]
- Print posters: PakistanMissingPersons.org
5. **Track**:
- Daily: Punjab Police portal
- Weekly: FIA human trafficking unit
"A missing report in 2025 is a digital net cast across 220 million phones—spread it ruthlessly."
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