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Islamabad High Court

Abid Hussain v. Federation of Pakistan, etc.

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W.P. No. 2664 of 2026 (styled W.P. 2664-2026 in the order)

Citation: Unreported order dated 1 September 2026; no reported citation stated in the supplied copy

Case summary

The judgment in brief

In W.P. No. 2664 of 2026, the Islamabad High Court formed a DIG-led JIT to trace Esha Fatima and required concrete progress reports on every hearing.

Question of law

Whether the prolonged non-recovery of the petitioner's missing minor daughter required a coordinated multi-agency investigation under the supervision of a Joint Investigation Team.

Court holding

What the Court decided

Yes. Having regard to the sensitivity of the matter, the considerable time elapsed and the State's constitutional obligation to protect life, liberty and dignity, the Court constituted a DIG-led JIT and prescribed 23 detailed terms of reference.

Result

Outcome and directions

The JIT was directed to investigate independently and expeditiously, submit its first comprehensive report within two weeks from receipt of the order, report concretely on every hearing, and continue until the missing girl is traced and recovered, subject to further orders. The case was fixed for 23 September 2026.

Practical effect

What the decision means in practice

The JIT was directed to investigate independently and expeditiously, submit its first comprehensive report within two weeks from receipt of the order, report concretely on every hearing, and continue until the missing girl is traced and recovered, subject to further orders. The case was fixed for 23 September 2026.

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