{
  "id": 1377280,
  "title": "Families seek help as 21 Pak taxi drivers go missing in KSA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/families-seek-help-as-21-pak-taxi-drivers-go-missing-in-ksa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T23:46:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435117/families-seek-help-as-21-pak-taxi-drivers-go-missing-in-ksa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sargodha, Punjab: A group of 21 young men from the Sargodha district in Pakistan have reportedly gone missing in Saudi Arabia, according to their families. These individuals were on employment visas and were working as taxi drivers when they vanished. Since January 28, no contact has been established with all 21 men, leaving their families deeply worried about their safety and whereabouts. Among the missing are Mujtaba Baloch, Razi Khan, and Muhammad Khawar Iqbal. The families have collectively appealed to Field Marshal Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to urgently address the issue and contact Saudi authorities to aid in the search for the missing Pakistanis.\n\nThe families have made it clear that they would like to see evidence of any alleged wrongdoing by the missing men before any action is taken. However, if there is no evidence of criminal activity, they urge the authorities to expedite the release of the individuals and ensure their safe return. The relatives have emphasized the severe anxiety and uncertainty caused by the prolonged absence of communication and have called for urgent diplomatic efforts to determine the men's current situation and resolve the matter.",
  "summary": "SARGODHA: As many as 21 young men from Sargodha district in Punjab have reportedly gone missing in Saudi Arabia, according to their families. Relatives said the men had travelled to Saudi Arabia on employment visas and were working as taxi drivers. They said contact with all 21 men had been lost since January 28, leaving their families deeply concerned about their whereabouts and safety. The…",
  "key_points": [
    "21 Pakistani taxi drivers missing in Saudi Arabia.",
    "Families appeal to government leaders for help.",
    "Request evidence before taking action."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}