Published on, Sept. 26 -- September 26, 2025 10:14 AM

The family of a 12-year-old Quetta abducted girl has issued a 24-hour deadline for her recovery. They warned that if authorities fail, they will block the Quetta-Karachi highway. The family accused armed men, backed by influential tribal figures, of kidnapping the girl from their home in Baghbana Hassan Zai.

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Ayesha Bibi, the abducted girl, lost both parents and lived with relatives. Her family described themselves as poor and powerless. They said they lacked resources to fight against the influence of local power holders and demanded immediate government action.

Family elder Maulvi Rehmatullah Zehri said officials we...