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Thursday, May 22, 2025  
24 Dhul-Qadah 1446  

A curious case of Omani woman who disappeared in Pakistan

Several money transfers were made from Oman to bank account of Onais's mother
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The perplexing case of 29-year-old Safia bint Ahmed bin Khalifa, who recently arrived in Pakistan from Oman, has taken a troubling turn as she and her companion remain missing.

Although Safia’s passport, laptop, and mobile phones have been located, her current whereabouts are still unknown.

Safia landed in Lahore from Muscat, Oman, on April 19, accompanied by 22-year-old Mohammad Onais Shah. After exiting the airport, both individuals seemingly vanished without a trace.

Police sources indicate that the investigation has progressed to Phase Three in Hayatabad, Peshawar, where authorities recovered Safia’s passport, two mobile phones, and a laptop from a residence.

Five suspects have been detained, but neither Safia nor Onais has been found.

The lawyer representing the suspects told Aaj News, “There were six individuals involved, one of whom consulted me.

I filed a detention petition in the Peshawar High Court, which ruled that all six were illegally detained.“

While the police have filed a case, the investigation has been criticized for its slow pace and lack of clear direction.

Preliminary findings suggest that multiple transfers of money occurred from Oman to the bank account of Onais’s mother, Muslima Bibi.

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The disappearance of Safia and Onais raises numerous questions: Is this an abduction? Was there a human trafficking scheme at play? Or is there more to this story that remains hidden?

The ongoing silence from law enforcement, coupled with the inefficacy of the system and sluggish investigative efforts, deepens the mystery surrounding their disappearance: “Where have both of them gone?”

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