University of Gwadar VC and Pro-Vice chancellor go missing

University of Gwadar VC Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir and Pro-VC Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed in formal suits and ties.
University of Gwadar VC and Pro-VC reported missing after their vehicle was intercepted while traveling to Quetta.
| Published May, 15 2026 | Updated
Web Desk: The Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Gwadar have gone missing while travelling from Gwadar to Quetta, officials confirmed.

Authorities said the case has triggered concern as Gwadar University VC and pro-Vice missing reports surfaced after the senior academic leaders failed to reach their destination.

Vice Chancellor Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir and Pro-Vice Chancellor Syed Manzoor Ahmed had left Gwadar along with a driver and another university staff member.

Officials confirmed that the group has not arrived in Quetta even after more than 24 hours of travel.

The incident of Pro Vice Chancellor Gwadar missing became more serious after their mobile phones were switched off near the Mastung area.

After that point, no contact was established with the group, raising fears about their safety.

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Police in Mastung stated that kidnapping cannot be ruled out at this stage of the investigation.

The situation has now been widely reported as part of Balochistan missing officials cases, prompting a large-scale search operation.

Security sources said the group was last traced near Khud-Kocha along the Quetta–Karachi National Highway.

Authorities confirmed that security forces and district administration teams are jointly conducting search operations.

The Gwadar University VC missing case has drawn attention from both academic and government circles due to the senior positions of the officials.

Officials are using all available resources to locate the missing persons, including route monitoring and area searches.

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The Pro Vice Chancellor Gwadar missing situation has added urgency to the ongoing investigation as teams expand search efforts.

The broader concern of Balochistan missing officials has once again highlighted security challenges in travel routes across the region.

Further updates are expected as the search operation continues and more information becomes available.

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