By Mashal khan
Behind the search for the missing youths lies another crisis—one unfolding inside their homes, where parents struggle to cope with the emotional consequences of prolonged uncertainty.
According to Umar Khan’s family, his parents have been deeply traumatised by his disappearance. Their daily lives have been overshadowed by grief, fear and the constant question of whether their son is still alive.
“They neither get up and carry on with their lives as they used to, nor do they feel like talking to anyone. They remain consumed by the grief of their missing son,” the family says.
For these parents, the absence of confirmed information means there is no certainty and no opportunity for closure. They remain caught between hope and despair, waiting for a phone call that could change everything.
Mental-health professionals say that prolonged uncertainty surrounding a missing loved one can have serious psychological consequences. Families may experience persistent anxiety,
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