ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Administrative Service Association (Pasa) has expressed deep shock over the alleged abduction of a senior officer’s two minor children in Peshawar. Armed assailants forcibly entered the residence of Ikramullah Khan, a senior Pasa member, and took the young siblings.

This deeply disturbing incident is a grave matter of concern and underscores the urgent need to safeguard the lives, security and dignity of public servants and their families, Pasa said in a statement.

Civil servants discharge responsibilities of public importance on behalf of the state and are entrusted with implementing the policies and priorities of the government of the day.

Their ability to perform these duties effectively depends, in no small measure, on the assurance that they and their families are protected from threats, intimidation and criminal acts.

Ensuring their security is, therefore, an essential responsibility of the state. Pasa calls upon the relevant authorities to take all possible measures for the immediate and safe recovery of the children, ensure a thorough and expeditious investigation, and bring the culprits to justice. The association also urged the authorities to review and strengthen appropriate security measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in any part of the country.

“Pasa stands firmly with Ikramullah Khan and his family in this deeply distressing hour and expresses its sincere hope for the safe and prompt recovery of the children,” the statement said.

Published in Dawn, October 21st, 2026