How to Report a Missing Person in Pakistan: 2025 Comprehensive Guide

"In 2025, every missing report triggers a nationwide digital alert—if you activate the right protocols within the golden 48 hours."

👑š¨ Immediate Actions (First 24 Hours)

1. Gather Critical Info:
   • Recent photo, CNIC copy, last seen location/time
   • Clothing description, medical conditions, phone IMEI (dial *#06# from their phone)
2. Alert Close Network:
   • Contact friends, workplaces, hospitals
   • Check location via Google Timeline (if shared) or Find My Device
3. Preserve Digital Evidence:
   • Save call logs/texts
   • Secure social media passwords (for forensic access)

👑‘® Step 1: File FIR at Police Station

👑"‹ Documents Required

👑" Process

1. Visit nearest police station (jurisdiction where person went missing).
2. Demand FIR under Section 346 PPC (wrongful confinement) →’ Refusal is illegal.
3. Get FIR copy: Required for all next steps.

âš ï¸ If police refuse:

• Contact DSP Complaint Cell (Punjab: 1787; Sindh: 1715)
• File online via Punjab Police Portal →’ "Missing Person" category

👑Œ 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

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
• Print Posters:
  • Use templates from PakistanMissingPersons.org
  • Distribute at mosques, markets, transit hubs
• TV/Radio Alerts:
  • Contact Geo News (022-111-111-444) or FM 101 for public service announcements

âš–ï¸ Legal Framework & Victim Support

👑"Š 2025 Missing Persons Database Access

👑" 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 (Rs1,500/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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