IHC Takes Serious Note of Missing Baloch Students, Issues Written Order to PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development regarding the case of missing Baloch students, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order to Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar on February 19, expressing deep concern over the matter.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court issued the written order concerning the recovery of Baloch students.

The written order stated that despite the Attorney General’s assurance during the previous hearing, the missing Baloch students have not been recovered. It appears that the federal government is not interested in upholding the law. Despite assurances, 12 missing Baloch students have not been recovered, indicating a lack of interest in protecting the rights of citizens or enforcing the law on the part of the federal government.

According to the written order, the Prime Minister, Interior Secretary, Defense Secretary, and other officials have not responded. The refusal of authorities to respond is highly condemnable. In this situation, the court has no option but to demand an explanation from the Prime Minister and other ministers, apart from issuing orders.

The written order further stated that the Prime Minister, Interior, and Defense Ministers, along with both secretaries, must appear before the court on February 19 at 10:00 am and explain why action has not been taken against them for not recovering the Baloch students. This aspect makes the Prime Minister, Interior, and Defense Ministers, along with both secretaries, complicit in misconduct, as they are jointly involved in a crime against society, where citizens are being deprived of their lives and freedom.

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The court stated in its written order that state institutions have not provided any clarification about their conduct; rather, they remain completely silent on the matter. The court is clear that there can only be two scenarios in this case: either state institutions are complicit in coercion and forced disappearances, or they are completely incompetent and unable to recover the missing individuals.

The court’s written order reflects a strong stance on the issue, highlighting the urgency of the matter and emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in dealing with cases of enforced disappearances.