As of January 2026, over 37,000 cases of missing persons have been reported in Pakistan, with the majority of them still under investigation, according to official documents. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province has seen the highest number of reported cases, with over 3,7070 cases registered up to January 2026. However, the authorities have been able to resolve 2,760 of these cases, with 970 still under investigation.
According to official statistics, over 1,804 missing persons have been traced in KP. Out of these, 707 individuals have returned home, 861 were found at internship centers, 148 are in custody, and 88 bodies have been recovered. Nationally, the number of missing persons cases has reached 108,806.
In Punjab, 1,794 cases have been reported, out of which 1,583 have been resolved, and 211 are still under investigation. Sindh has reported 1,868 cases, with 1,723 resolved and 145 under investigation. In Balochistan, 2,917 cases have been reported, with 2,750 resolved and 167 under investigation. Islamabad has reported 416 cases, with 372 resolved and 44 under investigation. Azad Kashmir has reported 71 cases, with 61 resolved and 10 under investigation. Gilgit-Baltistan has reported all 10 cases resolved.
The Pakistan-Tajikistan railway project has been deemed crucial for regional connectivity, and the two countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, defense, tourism, and education. Opposition leader Maqsood Gohar has expressed disappointment with the PTI’s social media, stating that it is humiliating to the party. In a press conference outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House, Maqsood Gohar said that today’s discussion will focus on the betterment of the country and the health of PTI’s founder.
Solar power users will now have to pay the full price for the electricity they generate, while solar power units will be sold at approximately Rs. 11 per unit. The Turkish Embassy in Ankara organized a formal and respectable ceremony on Kashmir Solidarity Day, aiming to reaffirm support for the inalienable right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people and express Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to their just struggle.
The two countries have agreed to establish an inter-regional forum. PTI leader Ali Muhammad Khan stated that his stance has always been that not a single percent of PTI’s founder’s health should be risked. Pakistan’s military spokesperson ISPR said that Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Muzaffarabad, attended the Martyrs of Kashmir Memorial, and laid flowers.
The President, Prime Minister, and Vice Prime Minister reiterated their full support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. Balochistan’s government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that 100 suspected individuals have been taken into custody in Quetta, along with recovered arms. Internet services will be restored in the city today.
KARACHI, Pakistan – The mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated the annual Bird Show at the Karachi Zoo. Mubashir Luqman’s wife, Maryam Nawaz, stopped a motorcyclist without a safety helmet and ordered him to install one. After a meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of Uzbekistan, their delegations will meet. Restrictions have been imposed on the preparation, sale, and use of kite-flying-related items with a religious or political theme.
Addressing the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, US President Donald Trump said that the National Prayer Breakfast is a great American tradition. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that visas for the Hajj season will be issued starting from February 8. Opposition leader Maqsood Gohar expressed disappointment with the PTI’s social media, stating that it is humiliating to the party.
