Intensifying worries grip the family of Hamza Ahmad Khan, a Canadian doctoral student unaccounted for since a presumed abduction in Lahore. Arriving February 13 for thesis work, the scholar was residing in DHA with friend Yusuf Rashid. On February 19, between 1 and 2 a.m., he hailed a ride-share cab from their shared home and disappeared.
Rashid’s FIR triggered an investigation, but progress is elusive. He searched independently without success, voicing fears of kidnapping and calling for prosecutions.
Awais Ahmad Khan, Hamza’s brother in America, shared exclusive insights: family probes revealed the ride ended prematurely after dropping a woman, backed by CCTV of Hamza’s subsequent exit from that site. Yet, he never reached DHA. The service provider stonewalls inquiries, awaiting law enforcement contact—which Awais insists police have ignored.
Blasting official inaction, Awais plans embassy assistance for FIR registration and court petitions for Hamza’s recovery. SSP Mohammad Naveed stated teams have basic details from involved parties but no location breakthrough.
This saga, affecting a Karachi-origin family with parents local, spotlights lapses in Pakistan’s response to cross-border disappearances. Ride-hailing’s role amplifies calls for better tracking and accountability. As hope wanes, the clock ticks louder for a resolution that brings Hamza home safely.