Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 3:34 AM

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday heard 11 petitions regarding missing persons. The hearing was conducted by Justice Kamran Hayat MianKhel.

During the proceedings, the Assistant Attorney General, Additional Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and focal persons from the Home Department and police appeared before the court. A female petitioner informed the court that she had approached the police station to lodge an FIR, but the police refused to register the case.

The court questioned why the Station House Officer (SHO) failed to conduct an inquiry if the individual was missing, adding that at least a brief report could have been prepared. The Additional Advocate General state...