A prominent businessman, Zulfiqar Ahmad, was abducted from the Maaripur Road area of Karachi on Thursday, according to his family.

Zulfiqar Ahmad was reportedly on his way to Clifton with his friend, Qaisar, after a meeting when they were stopped by eight individuals in a double-cabin vehicle. The abductors forced them into their vehicle and drove away.

After driving a short distance, the abductors released Qaisar, who then informed Zulfiqar’s family about the incident.

Zulfiqar’s family has filed a petition in court seeking his safe return. The court has summoned the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Sindh Home Department, and the Sindh Inspector General of Police to respond by July 30th.

The petition, filed by Zulfiqar’s wife, states that his whereabouts are still unknown.