UNLAWFUL DISAPPEARANCES AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN
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Unlawful disappearances have caused significant harm to Pakistan since the late 1980s. This evil happens when individuals disappear under the custody of law enforcement or their agents, putting families in a condition of extreme anxiety and fear. The situation is made worse by broader socioeconomic issues, such as cultural disputes, economic inequality, and the establishment's hold on democracy. Finding out more about Pakistan's terrible practice of enforced disappearances and the constitutional guarantees provided to the citizens is the aim of the study. The available data indicates that between 1985 and 2000, there were numerous cases of forcible disappearance in Pakistan. Journalists, nationalists, separatists, and students are among the disappeared in Pakistan. Not only fundamental rights given to the individuals in the constitution should be implemented in letter and spirit but drastic changes in the criminal justice system should also be made to overcome this issue.
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